Neuro Icu- Nurse Technician- Prn Nights

**Position Title:** ------------------- Neuro ICU- Nurse Technician- PRN Nights **Department:** --------------- Neuro Transplant ICU **Job Description:** -------------------- **General Description:** Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care. This role is specifically for a nursing student to learn healthcare support skills and gain experience in a hospital setting.  **Essential Responsibilities:** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position._  * Under direct supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient’s health status and implements the plan of care. * Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.   * Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients. * Performs blood glucose monitoring.  * Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by RN. * Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.  * Collects specimens as directed. * Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned. * Performs stoma irrigation and applies colostomy pouches. * Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning.  * Administers tube feedings to patients. * Takes emergency actions as required. * Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist. * Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition or behavior to RN.  * Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process. * Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs. * Keeps the patient’s room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen. * Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.  * Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient. * When assigned to one patient, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone. **General Responsibilities:** Performs other duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications:** **Education & Experience:** Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or between terms/semesters; **OR** has completed a program of registered nursing and has applied to the licensure examination. The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Technician role until licensed in any state, territory, or country, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within **90 days** after graduation and the examination is passed within **6 months** of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:**  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**   * Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures. * Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and oral instructions; and to maintain effective working relations with others. **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------