Nursing Technician, SR, MHP: Recovery Room - Pembroke Pines, FL - Medical Unit

Company: Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Nursing Technician, SR, MHP: Recovery Room - Pembroke Pines, FL ---- Summary:Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities. -- Detailed responsibilities:--- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.--- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.--- Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.--- Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.--- Assist with transporting patients, as needed. Competencies and skills:Essential:--- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct. --- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.--- ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.--- RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.--- PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems. --- ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency. --- ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ANCILLARY/SUPPORT: Performs electrocardiogram testing. --- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"--- PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT: Contributes to a safe patient care environment. -- -- Education:Essential:--- High School Diploma or Equivalent -- Credentials:Essential:--- BLS Certification--- BLS American Heart E-Card Education equivalent experience:Essential:--- Currently enrolled in an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program and successful completion of at least one year of clinicals -- Other information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to read, write, comprehend and follow oral and written instructions in English. Demonstrative knowledge of basic medical terminology required. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: 6 months patient care experience as a nursing assistant or nursing student -- -- Working conditions:Essential:--- Bending and Stooping------ 60.00%--- Keyboard Entry------ 60.00%--- Kneeling------ 40.00%--- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater------ 60.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient------ 60.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 40.00%--- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 20.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient------ 60.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 60.00%--- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 60.00%--- Reaching------ 60.00%--- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm------ 60.00%--- Sitting------ 40.00%--- Squatting------ 40.00%--- Standing------ 60.00%--- Walking------ 60.00%--- Audible Speech------ 60.00%--- Hearing Acuity------ 60.00%--- Depth Perception------ 60.00%--- Distinguish Color------ 60.00%--- Seeing - Far------ 60.00%--- Seeing - Near------ 60.00%--- Bio hazardous Waste------ 60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Respiratory------ 60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion------ 60.00%--- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids------ 60.00%--- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens------ 60.00%--- Gas/Vapors/Fumes------ 60.00%--- Hazardous Chemicals------ 20.00%--- Hazardous Medication------ 20.00%--- Computer Monitor------ 60.00%--- Domestic Animals------ 20.00%--- Moving Mechanical Parts------ 60.00%--- Needles/Sharp Objects------ 60.00%--- Potential Electric Shock------ 20.00%--- Potential for Physical Assault------ 20.00%--- Wet or Slippery Surfaces------ 40.00% ---- -- Organizational Profile:Memorial Hospital Pembroke joined Memorial Healthcare System in 1995, adding 301 licensed beds and a wide range of clinical expertise to the system. New facilities and programs continue to be added, providing a wide scope of services such as:

• Bariatrics
• Diabetes
• Emergency Care
• Hernia Repair
• Medical Detoxification
• Stroke Treatment
• Wound Care
• 24/7 Care CenterThe Joint Commission has ranked Memorial Hospital Pembroke as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, and the hospital has received the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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