Nursing Services Technician-Prn

This is a PRN Position

Compensation Range: $20.69 to $27.59

Non-Exempt Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities: 

• N/A 

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities: 

• Greets patients and visitors. 

• Facilitates communication within the unit and organization. 

• Assists the healthcare team in accurately maintaining patient medical records. 

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the team to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient. 

• Assists physicians and nurses and/or performs technical procedures delegated within the scope of practice. 

• Utilize critical treatment skills such as phlebotomy, wound irrigation and dressing, EKGs, and specimen collection. 

• Nursing Services Technician will work through a competency list to include patient care tech skills, documentation, and all treatments or procedures listed above upon orientation to the position. 

• Observes and reports any changes in patient condition or behavior to the RN or physician. 

• Assists with patient flow and keeps the department and patient rooms clean, stocked, and orderly. 

• Performs clerical duties including admission orders, filling out appropriate forms, arranging for patient transfers, and communicating with interdisciplinary teams. 

• Politely answers the telephone and communicates information to the appropriate personnel or family.  

• Directs calls to the appropriate person/department. 

• Documents accurately and consciously the needs of the unit. 

• Communicates clearly, honestly, appropriately, and promptly with patients, families, and care team members. 

• Completes documentation with accuracy according to facility guidelines. 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. 

• Respects the confidentiality of patient information and adheres to HIPAA and facility guidelines. 

• Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships. 

• Demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable patients. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety procedures. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner. 
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors. 
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. 
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively. 
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required. 
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times. 
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes. 
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives. 
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies. 
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license). 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 
• Must successfully pass a background check. 
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable). 
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment. 

EDUCATION, LICENSURE(S), AND CERTIFICATION(S) 

EXPERIENCE