Nurse Technician at Cleveland Area Hospital – Cleveland, Oklahoma

CLEVELAND AREA HOSPITAL is an independent, self-managed Critical Access Hospital, half an hour west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the only hospital in Pawnee County, we are constantly striving to provide the highest level of care by continuously growing and updating our services and equipment. Our facilities include a Level IV Trauma Center/ER, Skilled Nursing/Swing Bed program, Respiratory Therapy, CT, 3D Mammography, a fully equipped Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 24/7 Lab, and a Primary Care Clinic. The organization is a Regional Healthcare Provider in its 10th year of consistent leadership. Continuing the spirit of growth, healing, and service-driven healthcare established when the hospital first opened in 1963, Cleveland Area Hospital is on track to build a new facility, expand our services, and better serve our patients and communities.

· Are you passionate about patient care?

· Would you enjoy being an integral part of a team on the verge of new hospital construction?

· Are you motivated by ongoing improvement and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on rural healthcare in Oklahoma?

POSITION SUMMARY:

Per the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, new graduate nurses may only be employed as Nurse Technicians. He/she can perform all duties of a nursing assistant as well as other technical skills that have been learned in their nursing education programs, and for which competency has been previously demonstrated under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Nurse Technician must provide the list of competencies from their program. He/she is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. The Nurse Technician will NOT be able to administer medications, blood products, and intravenous fluids, perform assessments, act in a supervisory position, take verbal orders from a health care provider, or develop a written plan of care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the Nurse Technician at all times and must be physically present in the institution.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all policies of the organization, including (but not limited to) job description, certification/licensure requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standard, and patients’ rights.
2. Stay up to date with organization communication and directives.
3. Complies with behavioral competency.
4. Utilize communication skills necessary to interact with the patient, their family, and all co-workers.
5. Utilize time efficiently and ensure quality patient care.
6. Effectively utilize coaching, positive reinforcement, and other methods to enhance team performance.
7. Participates in hourly rounding.
8. Arrive on time for the scheduled shift. Badge in or document time worked according to hospital policy.
9. Dress appropriately for your position. Be professional. Be respectful and compassionate.
10. Maintain a clean, well-organized work area.
11. Actively participate in the shift report
12. Make hourly rounds on patients or more if the patient’s condition warrants. Document your findings appropriately. If a problem is identified, notify the Charge RN immediately. Collaborate closely with the RN, LPN, and CNAs.
13. Implement orders as written or delegated as appropriate within the guidelines outlined by the State Board of Nursing; if unable to complete the order as written, notify the Charge RN.
14. Appropriately collaborate with other health professionals in the management of your patients' care.
15. Continually educate your patients and their families on their diagnosis and plan of care.
16. Comply with EMTALA and HIPAA in all patient encounters. Be knowledgeable of these regulations and serve as a resource for the staff.
17. Before completion of your shift, review all charting and ensure all pertinent information is accurately charted in the medical record. Ensure your signature is on all documentation. Ensure I&O, weights, VS, treatments, dressing changes, and other pertinent patient data are recorded in the appropriate section of the patient’s chart.
18. Follows procedures for charging of items to the patient account.
19. Complete requests for documentation in a timely manner.
20. Complete educational paper programs and other materials provided by CNO/DON in a timely manner.
21. Complete skills competencies annually.
22. Other duties as assigned.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

Gloves

Gowns

Respirator

Goggles/face shield

Mask

Shoe Covers

EQUIPMENT:

Computer and Printer

Copy Machine

Fax Machine

Telephone

EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Must have completed a degree or certificate program. Must schedule State Boards within 90 days of graduation and pass the test. Must be BLS, PALS, and ACLS certified or within the first six months of employment after passing the NCLEX. Must have good verbal and interpersonal skills. Must have excellent customer service skills. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions. Must be able to manage stress appropriately. Make decisions under pressure. Handle multiple priorities. Must be able to take direction from the supervising RN.

EXPERIENCE:

Less than one year of experience is acceptable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primarily standing, sometimes sitting. Utilize good hearing, vocal, and visual skills. Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemical/detergents. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to potential electrical shock. Exposure to X-ray/electromagnetic energy. Exposure to communicable diseases. Exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Exposure to latex rubber.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:

This position may have access to patient confidential records and must comply with HIPAA regulations and Compliance Policies.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

EEO STATEMENT:

Cleveland Area Hospital/Lake Area Medical Associates is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and all other protected classes.