Nursing Technician -5SE Surgical Days

Nursing Technician -5SE Surgical Days

 

Hiring Department: 5SE Surgical
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024080
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - 7a-3p
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 3/08/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities

NT Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Adheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct.

Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs

Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance

Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.

Assists patients with meeting hydration and nutritional needs.

Measures and records vital signs, notifies RN or LPN of any abnormalities/changes.

Complies with University Health Services TB and fit-testing requirements

Responds to patient call lights

Adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.

 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
3. Registered and active in the

   Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Work Registry

   http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm

4. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
5. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
6. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
7. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Preferred Qualifications

 

 

 

 

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