Nurse Technician - Adult & Pediatric Float Pool - Day & Night Shift Available - PRN

About this role

Position Title: Nurse Technician - Adult & Pediatric Float Pool - Day & Night Shift Available - PRN

Department: Nursing Student Programs

Job Description: Locations: OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, and OU Health - Edmond Medical Center

Shifts Available: PRN, 7A-7P or 7P-7A

Float Pool offers a unique opportunity to Nurse Technicians who are looking to practice in multiple skill sets. Each shift can look different as employees will help serve units in need.

General Description: Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care. This role is specifically for a nursing student to learn healthcare support skills and gain experience in a hospital setting. 

Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.  • Under direct supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient’s health status and implements the plan of care. • Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.   • Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients. • Performs blood glucose monitoring.  • Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by RN. • Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.  • Collects specimens as directed. • Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned. • Performs stoma irrigation and applies colostomy pouches. • Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning.  • Administers tube feedings to patients. • Takes emergency actions as required. • Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist. • Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition or behavior to RN.  • Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process. • Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs. • Keeps the patient’s room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen. • Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.  • Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient. • When assigned to one patient, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or between terms/semesters; OR has completed a program of registered nursing and has applied to the licensure examination. The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Technician role until licensed in any state, territory, or country, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   • Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures. • Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and oral instructions; and to maintain effective working relations with others.

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