Nurse Technician - Senior Service
Core
Provides patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, implementing the nursing process to increase patient functional status in a senior service setting.
Role type
entry-level nurse technician (patient care support)
Builds
patient care services for senior residents
Domain
healthcare + senior services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient care, procedural tasks, ADL assistance, vital signs monitoring, I&O recording, documentation, data organization, prioritization
Preferred skills
previous healthcare experience, CPR certification
Technologies
none
Responsibilities
Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients; Performs procedural tasks and assists with activities of daily living (ADL); Observes and reports patient condition to licensed nurse; Documents data, treatments, and procedures legibly and accurately; Records vital signs and I&O's; Transports patients, food, supplies, and equipment; Performs environmental and housekeeping duties to maintain clean patient rooms.