Nursing Care Tech/On-Call/2 Transitional Unit

HS

2 months

Have one or more of the following:
1. Kentucky Registered SRNA, for ED- KY Registered SRNA or EMT
2.RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical
3. Military Medic
4. LPN

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push,
and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as
stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve
exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from
intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Must be able to work at least 36 hours per month. Hours are variable between days, evenings, nights with some weekend and holiday requirements. Preferred candidates will be able to work a variety of shifts. This position requires the ability to do orientation of up to 40 hours per week on any shift for the first 4-6 weeks of employment and once training is completed you must work at least 60 Hours per 6 weeks schedule. Please note that the first three days will be our UK HealthCare orientation on site at Chandler Hospital from approx. 8:00am-5:00pm.

The Nursing Care Technician in the 2 Transitional Unit is a member of the team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. The NCT performs the duties for which they are trained, including providing comfort measures for the patient and notifying the RN when any change in the patient’s condition occurs.

Previous experience as a nursing care tech strongly preferred.
Good communication skills, dependability, customer service

Previous experience as a NCT preferred, or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Class/Clinical. Must be able to attend orientation classes as well as unit orientations

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