STUDENT NURSE TECH. - SURGICAL SERVICES

Job Title:

Student Nurse Technician (Surgical Services)

Reports to Job Title:

Coordinator / Surgical Services Manager

Job Code:

2020

FLSA Status:

NonExempt

Department:

Surgical Services

Grade:

22

Location:

Multiple Locations

Job Type

PRN

SUMMARY:

The Student Nurse Technician supports the patient care team by performing multifunctional activities such as direct patient care (under the direction of a Registered Nurse), day-to-day upkeep of the Nursing Units, and patient discharges.

Entry-level position into Nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

% of Time

List each essential duty required. Add more rows if needed to list all duties.

80%

Properly identifies and escorts patient to pre-op or pre-testing areas. Obtains patient vital signs. Provides positive patient interaction

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Disinfects bed/chair/area/equipment after patient use. Stocks pre-op area with pretesting area supplies. Restocks bedside with necessary items. Stocks blanket warmer. Makes beds and performs other special housekeeping duties as required.

Replaces sharps containers when full. Communicates with Pre-Op/PACU manager if laundry items appear to be over or under stocked. Obtains supplies from stock room as requested

Transports assigned patients throughout all areas of the hospital as directed, to include lifting and assisting from bed to wheelchairs and back as may be required. Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including returning patient belongings and removing equipment from patient area post-discharge.

10%

Identifies and reports unusual occurrences and/or abnormal findings to the patient’s nurse in a timely manner. Observes and reports maintenance defects that need repair, adjustment, or replacement.

Supports other direct caregivers as needed

Performs miscellaneous errands, such as transporting specimens, documents etc.

Performs other patient care activities as needed.

Supports other team members by answering the phone.

10%

All other duties not specifically assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must be enrolled as a student in a RN nursing program and have completed the first clinical rotation.

Proven ability to read and write English, follow written and oral instructions and perform basic mathematical functions.

BLS required within 3 months of hire.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration:

List required Licensing.

N/A

Management:

# of Direct Reports: # of Indirect Reports: # of Contractors or Temporary:

0 0 0

• Does the position customarily and regularly direct the work of at least two or more other full-time employees or their equivalent; and does the position have the authority to hire or fire other employees, or the employee’s suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other employees must be given weight?

KPIs & Financial Responsibilities (budget, revenue):

• Does the position have level of budget responsibility, authority and level of control? Does position have divisional, regional, business or group level responsibility?
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Frequently

Occasionally

N/A

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Climbing/Balancing

Reaching – with Arms and Hands

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling

After Hours work

Travel away from Primary location

Work is performed indoors/outdoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

1 – 10 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

51+ lbs.

N/A

Lifting

Carrying

Pushing / Pulling

Work Standards:

Works well with patients, physicians, vendors, sales reps and other CCOC employees. Successfully meets Unit Specific Skill Sets. Complies with all Standards of Behavior set forth by CCOC. Adheres to policies and procedures set forth in CCOC Employee Manual. Adheres to the CCOC attendance policy. Follows HIPAA, OSHA and Compliance Plan regulations.

Commitment to Core Competencies

At the CCOC, certain values shape and influence all of our decisions and actions. These core competencies are demonstrated by all employees and contribute directly to results related to: quality and safety, service, people, finance, and operations and growth. As an organization, all employees with patient contact are expected to demonstrate competencies, specific to their job duties, for the following patient population categories:

Elderly, Children, Cardiac, Surgical, Impaired (Hearing/Visual), Cultural, Age.

Employee Statement of Understanding

The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

I have read and understood the job description for my position. I am able to perform all the essential functions for this position.

I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor.

As an employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and vision of the organization.