RN TECH II
- Full-Time
- Laurel, MS
- South Central Health System
- Posted 1 year ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Job Description: RN Tech II
Departments: 1West, 2West, 3West, Maternal Child, ICU, Perioperative Services, ER
Job Code #: 344
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 Foley insertion/care
D. Minimum Requirements: RN Tech II 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 II has completed their 3rd semester and is in their 4th or 5th 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
Location: South Central Health System · 3 WEST
Schedule: PRN, Varied
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Departments: 1West, 2West, 3West, Maternal Child, ICU, Perioperative Services, ER
Job Code #: 344
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 Foley insertion/care
D. Minimum Requirements: RN Tech II 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 II has completed their 3rd semester and is in their 4th or 5th 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
Location: South Central Health System · 3 WEST
Schedule: PRN, Varied