Tidelands Health·Georgetown, South Carolina
The Nursing Technician provides age-specific direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include observing patient symptoms, assisting with admissions and discharges, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Day - 12 hour shift (United States of America)
Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!
Nurse Technician III Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.
A Brief Overview The Nursing Technician (NT) provides age specific direct patient care based on the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing through participation in the Nursing Process and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The NT demonstrates skill in oral and written communication as well as in interpersonal relationships with patients, families and co-workers. The NT utilizes the case management process to best utilize clinical resources and services provide for a timely and fiscally responsible discharge.
What you will do
Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to the nurse clearly and accurately within appropriate time frame.
Demonstrates good communication skills with patients, family members and co-workers.
Assists with the admission of new patients and orienting them and family to the environment.
Utilizes work sheet.
Provides accurate report at shift change.
Practices cost containment and appropriate resource utilization in the delivery of patient care.
Assists in facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients.
Staff the discharge lounge and provide patient care as directed.
Assists in maintaining accurate and current records and prepares reports and records for physicians/nurses as requested.
Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and be actively enrolled in an RN program with completion of Basic Nursing Skills and a Med-Surg rotation. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
