Student Nursing Technician PRN

Company: CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake
Location: Devils Lake
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been -committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Lake Region area and surrounding communities since 1902. Our patients have access to a state-of-the-art health care facility, including 24-7 emergency care, a swing bed program, extensive therapy services, a critical care unit, obstetrical care, and -advanced radiology.CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.CHI St. Alexius Health Devil's Lake provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft -Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) -Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness Program
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for providing nursing care and support to patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in a defined care team and in accordance with assigned tasks. An incumbent assumes responsibility, implementation and documentation of the delegated and/or supervised cares of all assigned patients according to established procedures. -Employees work as instructed and seek guidance on matters or tasks not specifically covered in original instructions. Care for patients with a variety of acute to critical medical/surgical problems ranging from neonates to geriatrics at various developmental levels. Patients are from both traditional and nontraditional family structures with a variety of sociocultural and educational backgrounds.
Qualifications
Current enrollment and in good standing in a full time Nursing Program such as an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program or RN Associate Degree program or LPN to RN nursing program. - -Active state registry as a Nurse Aide (CNA) or LPN license required.American Heart Association BLS or BLS instructor certification from the AHA required upon hire. Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement effective nursing care and beginning problem-solving measures for patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being. -Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when planning and implementing nursing care, resolving patient care problems, and communicating with patients and families. -Knowledge of basic patient care practices (including BLS), standards and tools/equipment. - -Knowledge of patient confidentiality/safety guidelines and proper body mechanics as applied to patient movement and transport. -Knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.Knowledge of, or ability to learn, CHI Health and/or department standards, procedures and requirements applicable to the position. - -Ability to learn and effectively apply the confidentiality, safety, risk management and Standard Precautions standards of the work unit. -Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family and co-workers. - -Ability to use proper body mechanics, proper posture, and appropriate repetition relief and static posture relief maneuvers. - -Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. - -Ability to use effective customer service skills with both internal and external customers. - -Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level. - -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position

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