Nurse Tech

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development

Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Days
Location: 9441 Health Center Drive Land O' Lakes, Florida 34637
The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Connerton

• Specialty hospital for medically complex patients
• Pulmonary and Vapotherm Center of Excellence
• Staff consists of all Registered Respiratory Therapist, 65% BSN or above RN's, Current staff certifications include CCRN, PCCN, CNML, WCNC, NEA-BC, and RN-BC
• Onsite BSN completion program partnership with South University with staff discounted rate
• Simulation Lab and Clinical Transition Pilot Program
• Free prep courses for national certifications
• Robust atmosphere for Clinicals - partnerships with multiple nursing, pharmacy, therapy and respiratory schools.
• Preceptorship and residencies for Respiratory and Nursing
• Opportunities to participate and lead in culturally diverse programs (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Employee Activity Committee, Spiritual Ambassadors)
• Open-door campus culture promoting direct relationships with leadership and c-suite.
• Full time chaplain on staff
• Team Member rewards and recognition programs to include: Daisy (RN), Employee of the Quarter, Phil (Respiratory), Service Awards, TWCE as Nice

The role you'll contribute:
Perform specific tasks or routines supportive to delivery of patient care while performing as "Goodwill Ambassador"; conducting patient and family checks in the assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse in accordance with Division of Nursing standards. Will also perform clerical duties related to computers, workstation on wheels (WOWs) equipment and supply checks. Responsible for the inventory and ordering of supplies, equipment and services needed to support the efficient operation of the assigned nursing unit and patient care delivery.
The value you'll bring to the team:

• The Nurse Technician supports the delivery of patient care in accordance with standards of care emphasizing basic hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living under the direction of the Registered Nurse to promote the achievement of identified patient outcomes. Reports changes of condition, potential problems or concerns involving the patient or family promptly to the nurse in timely manner (i.e. vital signs, intake/output).
• Assists in maintaining patient skin integrity by:
• Turning and repositioning patient according to policy.
• Notifies nurse if skin breakdown observed.
• Performs accucheks and hemocults per hospital procedure and documents.
• Documents accurately and timely all procedures and patient care tasks.
• Removes peripheral IV catheters, disposes of in accordance with hospital biohazardous waste policy, observes site and notifies nurse of condition. Documents in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Empties Foley bags, JP's, and hemovacs. Documents care and intake/output in the (EMR).

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• High School education or equivalent
• Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license, validated by Florida Board of Nursing (unless currently enrolled in BSN program with completion of fundamentals of nursing).
• Phlebotomy certification at first session possible following orientation.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.