Specialized Nursing Technician - CTICU

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Specialized Nursing Technician on our 3 West CTICU team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.

Responsibilities

• The Specialized Nursing Technician works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• The Specialized Nursing Technician performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties, defined, and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Other responsibilities include in performing clerical, receptionist, communication and patient care duties (when appropriate) as directed.
• The Specialized Nursing Technician maintains the patient record “paper” chart as a medical-legal document, on the inpatient unit, according to Medical Center policy and procedures.
• Assists in organizing and communicating inter and intra-departmentally to achieve optimum patient care.
• Responsibilities also include maintaining an orderly and equipped Nursing Unit.

• At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential.
• We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members.
• Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs.
• Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.
• Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The range for the role is $24.26 - $24.99 hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation and/or experience.
• Minimum
• Experience: Computer proficiency preferred. 1 year of prior acute care experience preferred or CNA or completion of first clinical course in RN program.
• Required
• Certification/Registration: Current and ongoing BLS. CNA certificate preferred if experience is minimal. Internal Crisis Intervention training required.
• Physical
• Requirements: Work is primarily walking and standing. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patient. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Ability to pass pre-hire physical assessment. (See attached).
• Working
• Conditions:
• Environmental
• Demands and
• Exposure to
• Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical
• Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental
• Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.