Nurse Technician - PRN

Responsibilities

• Following instructions given by all nursing personnel and outlined in policies and procedures.
• Identifying medical problems and reporting the changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Developing a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients; assisting/educating patients in developing coping mechanisms while setting limits in a therapeutic/consistent manner that are age-specific and within program guidelines.
• Utilizing appropriate interventions on a consistent basis; demonstrating an understanding and following up with level system (C/A unit only).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to be a Registered Nurse and has evidence of successful completion of both a mental health clinical rotation and an adult medical/surgical clinic rotation required.
• Bachelor of Nursing curriculum preferred.
• Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and submit grades at the end of each semester required.
• Must graduate from the nursing program to be a Registered Nurse within 1 year of hire.
• Must complete the NCLEX exam within 90 days after graduating from the program & pass the exam within 6 months.
• Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
• Current certification in BLS/CPR preferred.