Nursing Student Technician - Women's Pavilion - PRN

Job Description

WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Nursing Student Technician

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Nursing Student Technician supports the patient care team by performing multifunctional activities such as direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performances of technical skills are identified on a skills checklists for which training and competency must be established.

Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Director, Clinical Manager, and Registered Nurse

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

Enrolled in a credentialed registered nursing program

Successful completion of 1 clinical rotations.

No written disciplinary action in the last 12 months

Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Personal computer experience and keyboarding skills

Medical terminology course or demonstrated knowledge

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position may be:

Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipment

Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks

Required to take "on call" status

Reassigned to another unit to perform duties within current job description

Subject to STHR (short term hour reduction) according to policy

POSITION EXPECTATIONS: All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) Essential.

Leadership

1.23.17Embraces teamwork by adhering to Nursing Practice Model

Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitude

Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior and competence in job duties

Demonstrates basic conflict resolution skills

Communication

Maintains awareness of verbal/ non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families

Maintains Patient confidentiality in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic and digital

Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team

Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations

Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectations, Thank You) strategies to foster positive communication

Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate chain of command.

Reports patient observations and specific problems appropriately

Interact with clinical students in a positive, productive manner

Operations

Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in an independent and timely manner. Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills.

Safely transports patients via wheelchair, beds, carts throughout facility

Round on patients to identify patient needs and safety issues

Participates in huddles/team collaboration

Maintain fall prevention strategies

Uses appropriate personal protective equipment

Under the direction of licensed Nursing Staff

All nursing student technicians:

Provide appropriate hygiene care for patients

Provide comfort measures

Follow infection control guidelines and safety precautions

Assist patients with nutrition, elimination and activity/mobility

Specimen collection and transport using appropriate technique

Completes surgical / procedure prep (if applicable)

Upon completion of WCH training and competency checklist, the nursing student technician may perform the following tasks:

vital signs, weights, pulse oximetry, point of care glucose testing, dressing changes, urinary catheter insertions and discontinuation, and intravenous discontinuation

Reports immediately any abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to the RN.

Accurately document care provided in a timely manner

Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making

Assist with flow of unit:

Obtains & returns supplies and equipment as directed

Operates and cleans equipment safely and appropriately. Initiates work orders/ reports to appropriate person

Cleans and maintains nursing station, report and break rooms, kitchen areas and others as assigned

Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers

Other duties as assigned by management team

Customer Service

Displays positive attitude. Treats others with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all customer interactions internal and external.

Assess customer satisfaction when rounding on patients and use appropriate chain of command for unresolved issues or problems

Use AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) to:

Optimize the patient’s experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and increasing the patient’s compliance

Develop positive relationships with other departments to foster patient satisfaction

Use face to face resolutions (crucial conversations) to intervene with patients or staff in situations where customer needs have not been met to determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution

Staff Development / Personal Growth

In conjunction with the Department Manager, Clinical Specialist and / or Educator:

Function as a preceptor, seeking learning opportunities for orientee. Interact with Department Manager, Clinical Educator/Instructor, to evaluate orientee progress towards goals, identifying additional needs.

Demonstrate professional growth by participating in committees/unit projects

Demonstrates initiative and responsibility to develop personal, leadership and career goals

Accept feedback as opportunity for growth

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of new policies and procedures, practices, changes in practice, and initiatives. Obtains this knowledge via staff meeting attendance, reading of communication, required hospital education, discussion with departmental leadership and peers.

Performance Improvement

Identify processes to be improved and communicate to management team. Assists in data collection as directed

Participates on at least one team, project and/or committee: unit, departmental or hospital based

Develop and maintain awareness of DNV, CMS (Centers for Medicare Services) and other required quality and safety measures

Develop and maintain ongoing understanding of current practice for the types of patients for whom care is provided

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY

Dependent upon department and the population served:

Neonatal (Birth thru 28 days)

Handles infants in gentle manner

Speaks in soothing voice

Holds and cuddles infant when necessary

Facilitates parental interaction and care of infant

Infant (29 days thru 12 months)

Approaches infant in slow, non-threatening way

Speaks in soothing way

Holds and cuddles infant as much as possible

Encourages parental interaction with infant

Allows for familiar toys/blankets to be brought from home

Pediatrics (one year thru 11 years)

Allows choices when possible

Speaks directly using few, clear, simple terms and explanations

Limits number of strangers entering room

Provides consistent nursing assignments

Does not shame parents for lack of cooperation

Holds child for painful procedures

Adolescents (12 years thru 18 years)

Allows participation in care and choices as appropriate

Provides for patient's modesty

Tells patient exactly what will be expected

Allows patient control

Speaks directly to patient in simple medical terms

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Identifies physical/social/emotional barriers and physical limitations at discharge

Teaches patient about one item at a time

Repeats instructions several times

Speaks slowly and distinctly when talking to the patient

Unit Specific Requirements:

A/C, PACU, PAT Specific Duties:

Completes surgical skin preps

Cross trains to Materials Management and anesthesia cart stocking and maintenance. Assists with these tasks as necessary.

Clerical functions as identified and directed (Ex: chart assembly, order entry, charge entry)

ED Specific Duties:

Obtains and accurately documents measurements and vital signs

Performs phlebotomy, accurately labels lab specimens

Assists physician with procedures

Applies DME equipment and documents

Performs surgical preps

Performs relief secretary duties

g. Performs blood glucose testing as directed by the RN and maintains yearly competency

Inpatient Rehab PCA

Must be competent in FIMS (Functional Independent Measures) scoring

Obtains and accurately documents measurements and vital signs

Obtains point of care blood glucose testing under supervision of the RN

Intensive Care:

PCA also trained as Unit Secretary:

Responsible for duties outlined in secretary job description

During any shift, may function in both capacities

PACU Specific Duties:

Obtains vital signs and point of care blood glucose testing under the supervision of the RN

Take on call for PACU

Progressive Care:

PCA also trained as Unit Secretary:

Responsible for duties outlined in secretary job description

During any shift, may function in both capacities

Surgery Specific Duties: Surgery (OR) Assistant

Cross train to Materials Management and anesthesia cart stocking and maintenance. Assist with these tasks as necessary.

Clerical functions as identified and directed (Ex: chart assembly, order entry, charge entry)

MAIN FUNCTION:

As a member of the turnover team, assists nursing staff with room turnover. Performs routine duties such as patient transport, stocking of supplies, cleaning of rooms and equipment, and other tasks as assigned. Restocks OR rooms, transports patients to and from AC, floor and PACU and transports specimens to Lab.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

2 years of related experience

Must live within 30 minutes from Hospital

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Material management experience

Additional position expectations:

Transports specimens to pathology several times daily

Assists with surgical waiting area by greeting patient and escorting customers throughout the hospital

Assists with inventory management including annual inventory count

Assists nursing staff and anesthesia with room turnover

Assists by answering phone and relieving team members for lunch

Transition Care Unit PCA Specific Duties:

Obtains and accurately documents ADL and vital signs.

Obtains point of care blood glucose testing under supervision of RN

ADL (Activities Daily Living)

Maintain mandatory education hours for licensure

Performs relief secretary duties as outlined in secretary job description

Responsible for duties outlined in secretary job description

During any shift, may function in both capacities

4.29.2016, 7/19

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