Student Nurse Technician

About the role

The 1800 Observation Unit Schedule: Night Shift is a 36-hour weekly position with a shift time of 6:00p-6:15a. This role involves providing daily services involving basic care for patients, as well as other assigned unit duties.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Uses computer and software programs with proficiency.
• Utilizes accurate medical terminology in all communications.
• Fulfills Code Procedures as outlined.
• Operates unit communication equipment.
• Calls staff as directed to ensure smooth operations.
• Transports patients as needed to support care.
• Initiates and maintains records and reports to ensure proper documentation.
• Organizes and maintains medical records in accordance with universal chart order, thins charts, and prepares discharged medical records for timely pickup.
• Posts reports on charts to ensure proper documentation and communication.
• Adheres strictly to Infection Control Policy, with a specific emphasis on hand hygiene.
• Coordinates care with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Demonstrates good time management by avoiding unjustified overtime.
• Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime or incidental overtime.
• Complies with the attendance policy to ensure adequate staffing.
• Offers assistance to the team to maintain unit productivity and support smooth operations.
• Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes.
• Participates in team huddles and check-backs to proactively manage changes and ensure alignment with goals.
• Ensures documentation is accurate, precise, and thorough, meeting department and regulatory standards, including date/time and signature on all medical record entries.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation, charting in “real time” to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensures documentation is legible, grammatically correct, and appropriately punctuated.
• Uses only hospital-approved abbreviations in documentation.
• Documents observational and purposeful rounding to ensure patient care quality.
• Uses appropriate resources such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Pharmacy, etc., to support patient care needs.
• Remains accountable for maintaining the privacy of medical records and patient information.
• Works to resolve team conflicts in a professional manner, offering assistance to others as needed.
• Remains open to constructive feedback for continuous personal and professional development.
• Remains flexible with alterations in work assignments to adapt to changing needs.
• Actively supports unit goals, strategic plans, and participates in hospital initiatives to enhance overall performance.
• Responds to unit needs by adjusting schedules and covering shift shortages as necessary.
• Proactively looks for ways to reduce stress for self and team to maintain a positive working environment.
• Builds trust with customers by introducing self, actively listening, displaying positive body language, explaining procedures, and providing frequent updates.
• Anticipates the needs of customers, responding to questions, concerns, and requests in a timely manner.
• Performs observational and purposeful rounding to ensure patient care and satisfaction.
• Utilizes communication boards in patient rooms to enhance communication and patient experience.
• Promotes a healing and supportive environment to encourage patient well-being.
• Communicates constructively and professionally in all interactions to foster collaboration and respect.
• Upholds Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles to strengthen patient relationships and support care delivery.
• Obtains and records vital signs and other necessary measurements to monitor patient condition.
• Completes baths, skin care, and personal hygiene (ADLs), including backrubs, to support patient comfort and well-being.
• Sets up rooms for admission, including isolation rooms, to ensure readiness for patient arrival.
• Promptly responds to patient care needs, requests, and call lights to maintain patient satisfaction.
• Applies ice packs, restraints, and binders as required for patient care.
• Obtains specimen collection as directed and empties appropriate drainage devices to support patient care.
• Performs post-mortem care in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Performs urinary catheter care to ensure patient comfort and hygiene.
• Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurses.
• Reports information and observations promptly to the appropriate nurse for follow-up.
• Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use, and care of equipment and supplies, maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of the unit.
• Empties linen hampers to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the unit.
• Assists patients with bedpans and urinals as part of daily care duties.
• Performs shave preps using clippers to ensure patient grooming and comfort.
• Volunteers and actively participates in Unit Practice Councils, unit/department meetings, unit updates, Kaizens, or other committees as assigned, offering constructive feedback.
• Provides best-practice care by following hospital standards of care, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Removes Foley catheters in accordance with hospital guidelines and patient needs.
• Discontinues peripheral IVs as part of patient care.
• Performs subsequent dressing changes after the initial dressing change by an RN.
• Applies Wound VAC under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Removes sutures in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Removes staples as part of routine patient care.
• Inserts Foley catheters as required for patient management.
• Performs Foley catheter irrigation at the direction of an RN.
• Flushes eyes as part of patient care when necessary.
• Flushes ears as part of patient care when required.
• Performs visual acuity checks to assess patient vision.
• Conducts EKGs as part of diagnostic procedures.
• Places patients on cardiac monitors/telemetry to monitor heart activity.
• Places patients on oxygen as required for respiratory support.
• Completes admission history to gather important patient information.
• Completes Home Medication List to ensure accurate medication records.
• Applies AED as needed in emergency situations.
• Applies Plexipulses and SCDs (at the direction of an RN) to support patient care.
• Performs Point of Care Testing or carbohydrate counting as required for patient management.
• Applies monitors and telemetry to track patient vitals and heart function.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: High School Diploma, successful completion of clinical lab check-offs at an accredited RN/LPN program.
• Minimum experience required: enrollment in accredited RN/LPN program.
• Minimum experience preferred: 1 year experience in healthcare setting.