NURSING SCHOOL CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN PRN- TRAUMA MED SURG

About the Role

The Nursing School Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.

Kelemen North 7 is a 23-bed medical surgical/telemetry unit specializing in the care of traumatically injured patients. Patients with injuries that are stable but require ongoing close monitoring are admitted to this unit directly from the ED or the Ross Trauma Admitting Area. Patients are also admitted as they are downgraded from the Trauma/Surgical ICU or the Trauma Step-Down Unit. The unit cares for patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care. The unit is staffed with registered nurses, critical care technicians, trauma surgery nurse practitioners, and resident physicians, and works closely with respiratory therapy and specialized surgical groups such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

• Support patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions.
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practices.
• Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.
• Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
• Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.

Requirements

• 0-2 years’ experience required.
• Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if not part of the fundamentals of nursing course or within 90 days of hire (training offered through orientation).
• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Completed at least one fundamental nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school.

Schedule

PRN nights with a minimum of 4 shifts in a 6-week schedule. Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, including weekend and holiday rotation.

Benefits

Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. The organization also provides attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.