Patient Care Technician jobs at Erlanger Health System - 51 jobs

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. Education: Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of North Carolina, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable) Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on Med/Surg/ICU. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change. '277279

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Active certification in one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. De-escalation training. Preferred: One or more: CNA certification Medical Assistant EMT First Responder Combat Medic Combat Life Saver Military Corpsman Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency room. Duties may include assisting medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set-up and cleaning, and patient care for a broad patient population. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change. '277801

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Active certification in one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward De-escalation training/certification (example: CPI) within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter Preferred: One or more: CNA certification Medical Assistant EMT First Responder Combat Medic Combat Life Saver Military Corpsman Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency room. Duties may include assisting medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set-up and cleaning, and patient care for a broad patient population. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change. '267676

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. Education: Required\: High School diploma or equivalent, must also meet one of the following\: Completed Certified Nursing Assistant course and passed certification exam, Completed First Responder Course, Completed EMT program, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Completed Medical Assistant Program, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Completed Surgical Tech program. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Tech position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Tech. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Tech prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Tech. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Required\: Preferred\: Hospital experience preferred Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Completion of 8 Hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee Replacement. Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator). Preferred\: CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder, MA certification Department Position Summary: A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned unit. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. Education: Required\: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Preferred\: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable) Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Education: Required\: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Active certification in one of the following\: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. De-escalation training. Preferred: One or more: CNA certification Medical Assistant EMT First Responder Combat Medic Combat Life Saver Military Corpsman Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency room. Duties may include assisting medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set-up and cleaning, and patient care for a broad patient population. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. Education: Required\: High School education or equivalent. Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Required\: Preferred Hospital experience preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred\: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Eight, which is a general, plastic, urology, ENT, vascular surgery floor. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. Education: Required\: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Preferred\: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable) Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. Education: Required\: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Required: Preferred: Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred\: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable) Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Education: Required\: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Active certification in one of the following\: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward De-escalation training/certification (example\: CPI) within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter Preferred: One or more: CNA certification Medical Assistant EMT First Responder Combat Medic Combat Life Saver Military Corpsman Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency room. Duties may include assisting medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set-up and cleaning, and patient care for a broad patient population. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

The Clinical Pastoral Education Resident will provide pastoral care and crisis intervention to patients, and their families, as well as employees of Erlanger as a chaplain resident in clinical pastoral education. Education: Required: B. A. or equivalent Preferred: M. Div or equivalent Experience: Required: Preferred: Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: NA Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Pastoral Clinical Care Resident will provide pastoral care and crisis intervention to patients, and their families, as well as employees of Erlanger. This individual will provide 24 hour on call duty as assigned, and lend support to the Department of Pastoral Care. This pastoral support includes interdisciplinary working relationships, small group facilitation, leadership in hospital based worship, and building of community relations. '277336

A Nurse Technician 1 provides direct patient care under the direction of a RN, including procedures, activities of daily living, and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. Education: Required: Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program. Preferred: None Experience: Required: Nursing school clinical experience Preferred: Patient care related background Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred: None Department Position Summary: A Nurse Technician 1 on the 3000 Medicine Unit performs selected nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse. A Nurse Tech 1 provides direct patient care including procedures, activities of daily living and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The Nurse Tech 1 must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the 3000 Medicine Unit. He/she must be familiar with the assessments and treatments of patients with acute or chronic conditions. The Nurse Tech 1 must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. '276878

Performs selected nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program. Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills. Medical background required. Preferred: N/A Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Completion of 8 Hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee Replacement. Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator). Preferred: N/A Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on EEW3, which are medical and surgical patients. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must possess the ability to provide direct patient care under the direction of a RN, including procedures, activities of daily living, and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The employee must possess the ability to work in the role of Patient Care Technician as needed. '278096

Performs selected nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program. Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills. Medical background required. Preferred: N/A Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: N/A Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on EEW2, which are medical including telemetry patients. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must possess the ability to provide direct patient care under the direction of a RN, including procedures, activities of daily living, and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The employee must possess the ability to work in the role of Patient Care Technician as needed. '278097

Performs selected nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program. Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills. Medical background. Preferred: N/A Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred: N/A Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must be able to care for patients with insulin drips, glucose monitoring, cardiac drips, cardiac monitors, cerebral vascular status assessments, and other treatments or assessments necessary for patients with acute or chronic medical conditions. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must possess the ability to provide direct patient care under the direction of a RN, including procedures, activities of daily living, and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The employee must possess the ability to work in the role of Patient Care Technician as needed. '271501

Performs selected nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program. Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills. Medical background required. Preferred: N/A Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Completion of 8 Hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee Replacement. Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator). Preferred\: N/A Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on EEW3, which are medical and surgical patients. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must possess the ability to provide direct patient care under the direction of a RN, including procedures, activities of daily living, and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The employee must possess the ability to work in the role of Patient Care Technician as needed.

Performs selected nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program. Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills. Medical background required. Preferred: N/A Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred\: N/A Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on EEW2, which are medical including telemetry patients. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must possess the ability to provide direct patient care under the direction of a RN, including procedures, activities of daily living, and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The employee must possess the ability to work in the role of Patient Care Technician as needed.

Performs selected nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger who is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. Education: Required: Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program. Preferred\: N/A Experience: Required\: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills. Medical background. Preferred\: N/A Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred\: N/A Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must be able to care for patients with insulin drips, glucose monitoring, cardiac drips, cardiac monitors, cerebral vascular status assessments, and other treatments or assessments necessary for patients with acute or chronic medical conditions. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The employee must possess the ability to provide direct patient care under the direction of a RN, including procedures, activities of daily living, and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The employee must possess the ability to work in the role of Patient Care Technician as needed.

A Nurse Technician 1 provides direct patient care under the direction of a RN, including procedures, activities of daily living, and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. Education: Required: Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program. Preferred\: None Experience: Required\: Nursing school clinical experience Preferred\: Patient care related background Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred\: None Department Position Summary: A Nurse Technician 1 on the 3000 Medicine Unit performs selected nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse. A Nurse Tech 1 provides direct patient care including procedures, activities of daily living and operating equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The Nurse Tech 1 must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the 3000 Medicine Unit. He/she must be familiar with the assessments and treatments of patients with acute or chronic conditions. The Nurse Tech 1 must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.