Nursing Technician - Emergency Department - Per Diem

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Responsibilities:

The Nursing Technician for the Emergency Department assists in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

• Assists in patient data collection.
• Provides appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Provides patient care in accordance with the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Reports patient needs to the nurse promptly.
• Organizes patient care appropriately.
• Completes patient care and assignments in a timely manner.
• Reinforces patient instruction.
• Documents accurately on the patient's medical record and on other forms.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.  
• Appropriately places patients on a cardiac monitor as instructed by nursing staff.  
• Functions appropriately during emergencies and crisis situations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Required.  
• Must have successful completion of a duly authorized CNA Training Program OR EMT-B certification OR is a student enrolled in a nursing program who has completed fundamentals of nursing including clinical rotation OR relevant work experience, including nursing assistant and/or personal care aide.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.  
• Current ED experience is preferred. 
• Must be computer-literate.  Must be able to read and write basic English

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Come join the best team and welcome our community in our front door.