Assist patients with activities of daily living and perform technical duties such as phlebotomy and EKGs under RN supervision. Monitor and communicate changes in patient status to the healthcare team to ensure quality care in the Trauma Surgical ICU.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School diploma/GED and successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course with active enrollment in nursing school. Must hold an AHA Basic Life Support certification.
high schoolPatient MonitoringPhlebotomyPatient EducationPoint Of Care TestingClinical DocumentationBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportEKGPatient HygieneInterdisciplinary CommunicationFoley Catheter Care
Job description
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Short Description The Nursing School Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care.
This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others.
The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.
Support patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.
Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practices Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.
Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
Overview The Trauma/Surgical ICU (TSICU) is a 28-bed critical care unit specializing in the care of traumatically injured patients or those patients undergoing complex surgeries requiring close monitoring and care.
Patients are admitted directly from the ED, the Ross Trauma Admitting Area, or the operating room.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional Development
Retirement Plan
Patients usually cared for in this area include those with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care.
Many patients cared for the in the TSICU are poly-trauma, with injuries involving more than one body system.
Common surgical patients include those undergoing Whipple procedures, esophagectomies, gastrostomies, and abdominal aortic aneurysms.
The unit is staffed with registered nurses, critical care technicians, trauma surgery nurse practitioners, resident physicians and attending trauma surgeons.
Staff also work closely with respiratory therapy and specialized surgical groups such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
Nurses and critical care technicians working in this area receive education specific to the care of the trauma patient.
Experience Required 0-2 years of experience Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if not a part of the fundatmentals of nursing course or within 90 days of hire- will be offered through orientation.
Education Requirements High School/GED required.
Successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school.
License/Certification Requirements AHA Basic Life Support certification required Special Requirements PRN days 4 shifts in a 6 week schedule Hours: 7a-7:30p Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00
