Temporary Float Nurse Tech.

This position is for currently enrolled nursing students in their final semester. The goal of the Nurse Technician Program is to engage the Nurse Technician (NT) in evidence-based nursing practice that enhances patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). These skills, along with their nursing school curriculum, will serve as a pathway to develop the future RN. The Nurse Technician Program serves as a pathway to the entry-to-practice Nurse Residency Program.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization’s vision and mission.
• Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exercises effective oral and written communication skills.
• Applies effective interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Utilizes computers for documentation purposes.
• Performs technically competent tasks within the scope of practice of a Nurse Technician.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must currently be enrolled in a nursing program and meet one of the following criteria:
  • Completion of the 3rd semester of a 2-year nursing program, or
  • Completion of the 7th semester of a 4-year nursing program.
• Current CPR training program certification.
• Direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Program Notes

• The NCLEX-RN exam must be passed within 3 months after graduation. Failure to pass the NCLEX-RN exam within the specified timeframe will result in the Nurse Technician’s inability to continue in the Nurse Technician Program.
• Failure to receive an offer in the assigned/primary unit will require the Nurse Technician to seek other employment opportunities within the Hospital District within 30 days.
• Promotion to the Nurse Residency Program is based on competency, performance, and evaluation in the Nurse Technician Program.
• The Nurse Technician must receive an offer of employment prior to transitioning to the Nurse Residency Program.