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Sauk Prairie Healthcare - Prairie du Sac, WI
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Prairie du Sac, WI
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Nurse Technician - Acute Care (Per Diem) position at Sauk Prairie Healthcare involves providing support services and direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is designed for individuals who are currently enrolled in a nursing program or have recently graduated, allowing them to gain practical experience in a healthcare setting while performing various nursing tasks.
Responsibilities
- Follow the multidisciplinary plan of care to address patient needs.
- Assist in preparation or alteration of the plan of care.
- Administer medications and IV therapy, knowing use, dosage, possible side effects, etc.
- Change dressings, insert catheters, perform range of motion and heat/cold therapies, and monitor blood glucose.
- Recognize changes in signs and symptoms and promptly report the patient's condition to the RN.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Monitor patient labs.
- Communicate with other nurses, doctors, and other disciplines regarding the patient.
- Assist in the provision of patient/family education.
- Protect patients' rights and privacy by following HIPAA and SPH Policies and practices.
- Perform or assist with procedures per approved unit policy and procedure.
- Observe and record significant condition changes and/or any reactions for patients.
- Notify supervisor or physician of changes in patient's condition, reactions to drugs, treatment, and/or significant incidents in a timely manner.
- Safely care for multiple patients and maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Initiate patient/family education plan and discharge needs according to the individualized needs of the patient/family, as prescribed by physician and/or hospital policy.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervising RN.
Requirements
- Active enrollment in a board-approved school of professional nursing program in their final year prior to graduation or has graduated from such program but does not hold a temporary permit, or has graduated but been unsuccessful on the nursing licensure exam and is retaking the exam.
- Must maintain good standing in their nursing schooling throughout employment (class grade of a C or higher).
- Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license is required within 90 calendar days from date of graduation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Benefits
- Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
- Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
- Free parking at facility
