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Nursing Technician (FR)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$88,138 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth
Job Description
- Req Number
- 190185 Job Description Observes various monitors and alerts nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm, occurrence of arrhythmias, and changes in oxygen saturation.
- Observes cardiac and other monitors on patients. + Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip. + Reports unexpected or abnormal monitored alerts to nurse responsible for patient. +
- Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients. +
- Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries as needed. +
- Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked. +
- Provides patients with assistance in performing the activities of daily living. + Provides equipment/supplies for and appropriately assists patients with oral and personal hygiene. + Prepares patients for meals/snacks/liquids and assists with feeding, as needed. +
- Assists in health care team's physical/psychological assessment of patient.
- Performs various selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments consistent with established procedures under supervision of registered nurse including but not limited to: + Applying simple dressings; Discontinuing intravenous peripheral therapies; Performing electrode application and EKG; Obtaining blood sugar results and informs nurse; Assisting with the insertion of Foley catheters; Cleansing pressure injuries; Applying buck traction to patient; and Assisting patients with elimination, as required.
- Participates in health care team's responsibility to assure patient safety.
- Functions effectively within the organizational structure.
- ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification + High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Additional Salary Detail
- The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.