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Nurse Tech Nights Women's Services
Athens, TN
Job Description
Starr Regional Medical Center
Description
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Nurse Tech for our Women's Services Department. This job is permanent, full-time.
Benefits Include:
- $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants
- Competitive Pay
- 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
- Paid Training
- 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
Certified Nurse Aide Licensure in State of TN
X Preferred Required
Required Skills
Completion of a licensed nursing assistant program
X Preferred Required
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required within 60 days of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Minimum Work Experience
6 months recent acute care experience
X Preferred Required
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Primary Location Tennessee-Athens
Schedule Full-time
Work Schedule Night shift, 10+ hr/shift, rotate weekends
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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