Nursing Technician - Surgical Services (Operating Room)

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Nursing Technician - Surgical Services (Operating Room)

Hiring Department: Surgical Services (Operating Room)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024433

FTE : 1

Work Schedule – 3pm-11:30pm

Shift : Evenings

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 3/22/2024About 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

  • Completes the “Core Skills Assessment” upon hire.
  • Sets up patients’ rooms
  • Sets up and complies with isolation precautions
  • Complies with UI Health infection control guidelines
  • Introduces self to the patient and family, provides patients with admission/information pack, and provides assistance as needed
  • Orients patient and family to room including explaining visiting hours, bed functions, and use of television, telephone, and call light
  • Assists with patient discharge as assigned, ensuring that all patient belongings go with the patient
  • Provides post-mortem care
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Responds to patient call lights
  • Measures and records vital signs, notifies RN of any abnormalities/changes
  • Measures and records weight and height
  • Monitors and reinforces use of incentive spirometer, deep breathing and coughing
  • Inspects patient’s skin and notifies RN of any abnormalities or changes
  • Maintains fall precautions, including bed-alarms.
  • Prepares patients for diagnostic and therapeutic tests as directed by the RN
  • Applies simple dressings as directed by the RN
  • Maintains oxygen therapy
  • Safely operates patient care equipment such as SCDs, pulse oximeters, specialty beds, weighing devices, and cardiac chairs
  • Empties drains and documents amount and color of drainage in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Performs range of motion, assists with patient mobilization (chair, transfers, turning and ROM)
  • Collects and labels in front of patient various specimens including sputum, urine and stool
  • Performs Point of Care testing as assigned.
  • Provides care for incontinent patients promoting skin integrity and utilizing appropriate products
  • Assists patients with meeting hydration and nutritional needs
  • Records intake and output amounts, performs calorie counts and provides meal supplements
  • Positions patient for oral intake to prevent aspiration
  • Monitors and reinforces fluid restrictions.
  • Performs a.m. or p.m. care, including back rubs, oral hygiene, making occupied and unoccupied beds. Prepares patient for OR, assists with bed baths, and assists patient with other activities of daily living.
  • Receives assignment from RN and consults and contributes to the patient’s plan of care
  • Documents patient information in EHR (vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output)
  • Reinforces patient teaching provided by nurse
  • Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information.
  • Provides feedback to RN on patient care and condition as directed
  • Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment

    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

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

    Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry

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

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

    • Preferred Qualifications

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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