Nurse Technician-Pediatrics (On-Call)

Company: Boys Town National Research Hospital
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Business:Boys Town National Research Hospital

$500 HIRING BONUS!

Job Summary:

In a career as a Nurse Technician, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you're responsible for providing 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.

Schedule:On-Call

Location: Pacific Street ClinicResponsibilities:

• 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, urine specimens for UA, urine Culture, and urine HCG.
• Performs testing for the following waived tests: Influenza, Rapid Mono, Rapid Strep, RSV, Urinalysis, Occult Blood, Accu-chek, HCG, and Hgb.
• Performs EKG testing and transmission, hearing and vision screening.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Promotes a positive team environment. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Attends required meetings and educational sessions as directed by supervisor.Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent, required
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed two semesters of clinical nursing courses or have CNA certification
  • Must be BLS certified
  • Prior working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records.About Boys Town National Research Hospital:Boys Town National Research Hospital offers a broad range of hospital and clinic services, backed by 40 years of life-changing research to provide the latest, most innovative care to our patients. From pediatric inpatient hospitalization and surgical services to outpatient visits, to residential care for children and adolescents with severe behavioral disorders, our board certified specialists and highly trained pediatric nurses focus on caring for the unique needs of children and their families. Boys Town National Research Hospital is a license acute care hospital and psychiatric residential treatment facility and accredited by The Joint Commission. Boys Town National Research Hospital is part of Boys Town, which has been committed to the care of children for over 100 years.Our employees are our supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission, which is why we offer an array of competitive and attractive benefit options. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town Physicians, free prescriptions, tuition assistance, access to the campus Field House, parenting resources from our expects and advancement opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job; it is a way of life.Date Posted:February 2nd, 2023 Boys Town National Research Hospital is a tobacco free campus. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-. About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-.

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