NURSE TECHNICIAN
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- Middleburg Heights, OH
- Southwest General Health Ctr
- Patient Care Administration
- PRN , Varied Shifts , All shifts available
- Nursing Support/Patient Services
- Req #: NURSE%20TECH
Summary
Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!
Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I-71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback
NURSE TECHNICIAN POSITION FOR NURSING STUDENTS
Southwest General is a great place for soon-to-be RNs to build and solidify their skills. Friendly, upbeat staff provide excellent patient care while focusing on teamwork to help the units run smoothly.
We created the Nurse Tech program to allow nursing students to get hospital experience with the flexibility and support they need to foster and jumpstart their career in healthcare. In addition to the standard Patient Care Assistant duties, Nurse Techs are able to utilize additional invasive and non-invasive skills such as:
- Foley insertion
- IV insertion
- Simple sterile dressing changes
- NG tube maintenance and care
- Colostomy Care
HOURS:
Nurse techs work 12-hour shifts, either 6:30AM-7:00PM or 6:30PM-7:00AM. Position would be PRN, Half-time(48 hours bi-weekly), or Full-time (72 bi-weekly).
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists with and provides patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse. Responsible for providing or assisting with transporting, maintaining a safe and clean environment, monitoring equipment function and responsible for documenting on appropriate forms. Performs technical skills as trained, such as invasive procedures (i.e., Foley insertion/removal, IV insertion, blood glucose monitoring) and non-invasive procedures (i.e., EKGs, SCD application, ted hose, simple non-sterile dressing changes and wound dressings). The Nurse Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age and/or psycho-social maturity. Job duties will expand as skills are learned and competencies documented by nursing school instructors and Clinical Manager or designee. Nurse Technician's will also be provided scheduled time to shadow and observe a nurse during a shift as a learning experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Enrollment in an accredited BSN or ADN nursing program and completion of one clinical rotation required.
Must provide a letter of recommendation from clinical instructor and a copy of most recent transcript.
Required length of experience:
Successful completion of one clinical rotation required.
Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:
BLS required, may obtain within 90 days of hire.
