Nurse Tech

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• Job Description:
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations. Exemplifies AdventHealth’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior. Other duties as assigned. Assists in the delivery of patient care by performing tasks under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents and reports all procedures accurately according to department policy. Participates in obtaining nursing history and evaluates age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms, reporting abnormalities to the registered nurse. Performs treatments according to policy and procedure, providing care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture, and functions appropriately in clinical emergencies. Participates in practice changes from performance improvement activities and supports quality standards and initiatives. Evaluates patients' developmental level, identifies increased physical/emotional dependency needs, and assesses the availability of support systems. Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrades skills.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must demonstrate ability and understanding of the age-specific care requirements of geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric patient populations, including appropriate selection of patient equipment, communication, and safety needs.
• Requires close attention and mental effort in executing multiple assigned duties, such as recording blood pressures, input & output (I & O), obtaining and documenting blood glucose monitor results, and distributing and collecting dietary trays.
• Ability to float between assignments and adapt to varying healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance with all safety and infection control policies to prevent injury to patients, employees, or self.
• Education:
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Field of Study:
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing program and has completed the first semester of Nursing Fundamentals OR has completed an accredited nursing program within one (1) year and has not obtained their license for Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Work Experience:
• 1+ experience as a nursing assistant [Preferred]
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf
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• Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
• Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
• Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.