Summary Provides quality care that is dependent on physician order or directed by the RN/LPN. Delivers nursing interventions based on professional judgment in response to individualized patient needs. Promotes restorative health and/or supportive care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. Job Components A. Professional Responsibilities: o Adheres to scope of hospital policy o Maintains profession and technical knowledge and pursues professional growth opportunities o Participates as an essential part of the nursing team, assists the RN/LPN o Keeps access to protected health information secure and confidential o Collaborates with the RN/LPN to address patient needs o Appropriately seeks help or guidance from supervisor or other resource people o Adapts to change and prioritizes work o Demonstrates reliable attendance, reports on time and is ready to work at beginning of shift o Completes assigned duties, willingly accepts assignments and assist others to complete work on time o Willing to support unit’s staffing needs by occasionally adjusting work schedule, staying late or working extra o Establishes a safe, compassionate, caring environment for patients and their family o Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork B. Core Duties: o Provides patient care by collecting, monitoring, and reporting information and responding to basic needs o Promotes patient engagement by considering specific needs, values and preferences o Promotes continuity of care by reporting activities, incidences, and changing patient needs to next caregiver o Demonstrates infection prevention behaviors, consistent hand washing and use of appropriate PPEs o Recognizes safety risk and communicates to RN/LPN regarding falls, skin breakdown and injury o Contributes to the department’s performance improvement activities o Demonstrates competency in performance of skills C. Essential Skill Competencies CPR Certification Accu-chek Preventive skin care Aseptic wound care/ dressing change Phlebotomy and Foley insertion/care is postponed until student/employee has reached RN Tech II or at the discretion of the director based on employee performance. D. Minimum Requirements: RN Tech I is a Student that is currently enrolled in the ADN/BSN RN program of an accredited School of Nursing Program and continuing education toward nursing licensure. RN Tech I has completed their 1st semester and is in their 2nd or 3rd semester of the RN program. E. Interaction Skills: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to provide instructions and education F. Physical Demands: During a normal shift, the Nurse Tech will: Occasionally (1-33%) Frequently (34-67%) Continuously (68-100%) Sit Stand Seeing (Visual) Squat Walk Listening Kneel Lift Crawl Bend Climbing a Ladder Reach Climbing Stairs Carry Walking on Rough Ground Distinguishing colors Hazardous Materials Body Fluids Firm Grasping Simple Grasping Speed Work Lifting up to 50 lbs Forearm Rotation Carrying up to 10 lbs Lifting over 50 lbs with assistance Push on wheels up to 200 lbs Carrying 10 to 50 lbs Pulling up to 60 lbs Carrying over 50 lbs with assistance Use of Wheelchair Push on wheels 200-400 lbs Use of Stretcher Pulling 60-80 lbs Use of Carts Pulling 80-350 lbs with assistance Use of Dynamap (1 lb) Use of Computer Carts Use of feet for repetitive movements Use of Computer Carts Use of Beds