Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Medicine, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Multitasking, Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacology, Standards of Care
Overview
The Nurse Tech works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Nurse Tech must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple, priorities and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Qualifications
Education: High School/GED required. Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Completed a minimum of 2 semesters of clinical experience within an academic nursing program.
- Completed the following educational courses and clinical experience: Fundamentals of Nursing and Pharmacology including medication administration.
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma or Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Program.
- Nursing graduates pending completion of NCLEX are also eligible.
License/Certification: BLS required before conclusion of orientation period. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent preferred.
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Huntsville Memorial Hospital