Description

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Nurse Technician for our Women's Services Department. This job is permanent, PRN.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

• Provides appropriate and accurate specimen collections and care of patients based on individual needs.

• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.

• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.

• Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.

• Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.

• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

• Preferred X Required

Required Licenses:

[Tennessee, United States] Nursing Assistant

Certified Nurse Aide Licensure in State of TN

X Preferred • Required

Required Skills:

Completion of a licensed nursing assistant program

X Preferred • Required

Minimum Work Experience:

6 months recent acute care experience

X Preferred • Required

Certifications:

The below certifications will be required within 60 days of hire:

X Basic Life Support (BLS)

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