Nurse Tech Days Women's Services
Athens, Tennessee
Req ID 7412-5927
Post Date May. 15, 2023
CategoryNursing Support
FacilityStarr Regional Medical Center
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position on day shift Nurse Tech / CNA 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.
Minimum Education
HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is □ Preferred X Required
Required Licenses
Certified Nurse Aide Licensure in State of TN is X Preferred □ Required
Required Skills
Completion of a licensed nursing assistant program is 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 Experience6 months recent acute care experience
X Preferred □ Required
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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