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Nursing TechnicianCity/State: White Plains, New YorkDepartment: Medical_Surgical Acute 5FWork Shift: DayWork Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYSScheduled Hours: 6 AM-6 PMHours Per Pay Period: 75Pay Rate/Range: $25.00- $37.50For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.Job Summary The Nursing Technician performs patient care and non-patient care functions within their scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Duties include but are not limited to ADL's, vital signs, I&O, performing EKGs, documentation of vital signs and I & O, simple dressing changes, specimen collection, assisting with meals, errands, transporting of patients, medications, or specimens, ambulating of patients, urinary drainage care (indwelling, external and suprapubic), assists with colostomy care, applies binders, weighs patients, assists health care providers with procedures and physical exams, and other duties as assigned.Essential FunctionsUnderstands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.Performs tasks listed in job summary according to policy and procedure.Integrates patient's rights into work practice.Utilizes current methods of infection control.Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues.Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.Completes competency requirements.Attends mandatory in-services.Attends staff meetings as required/ requested.Utilizes cost containment practices.Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance, and submission of annual physical.Performs all other related duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh School Required orGED Requiredless than 1 year Previous experience in hospital or with patient care preferred PreferredNursing Technicians that will be trained to read the monitors require the 4-day EKG class RequiredExcellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)TeamworkAdaptabilityStrong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision-Making SkillsStress ToleranceMust be able to move about the department and hospital constantly while attending to needs of patients, visitors, and staff.Requires continuous communication with patients, staff, and visitors of all educational levels.Requires frequent use of computers and other office equipment.Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of patients, staff, and visitors.Must be able to adapt to a high stress environment with frequent interruptions.BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Nursing Technicians must have their BLS upon hire or obtain within 6 months within 180 Days RequiredWhite Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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white plains, NY, 10601, US
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