Nurse Technician

Job description

Provides nursing care and support to patients under the direction of the licensed nurse. The scope of delegation may vary depending on the level of nursing judgement required for the interventions, the knowledge and skills of the unlicensed person, the method and frequency of supervision, and the patient condition. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Collects patient history. Performs measurements (height, weight, head circumference) and collects vital signs. Reports abnormal results to supervising licensed staff (RN or LPN). Obtains a complete and up to date medication list from the patient and/or parent/guardian. Reports changes and/or discrepancies to supervising licensed staff (RN or LPN). Documents all data in the electronic medical record. Completes appropriate questionnaire by age. Assists with collection of the following lab tests: capillary sticks for Hemoglobin, Lead, Glucose, Rapid Mono, Cholesterol, throat swabs for Strep, Nasal swab for Covid-19 (not nasopharyngeal), urine specimens for UA, urine Culture, and urine HCG. Performs testing for the following waived tests: Influenza, Rapid Mono, Rapid Strep, RSV, SARS/Covid-19, Urinalysis, Occult Blood, Point of Care Glucose,...