Nurse Technician Acute Care

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South - 7900 Mid America Blvd Oklahoma City OK 73135

Nurse Technician

Job Type: Full Time Day Shift

Schedule: Various

*Acute Care experience in a hospital setting required*

Your experience matters:

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital North is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nurse Technician joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team:

We pride ourselves on exceptional teamwork we support one another to deliver safe compassionate care.

Our strong collaboration and commitment to best practices lead to positive patient outcomes and a high-quality healing environment.

How youll contribute:

A Nurse Technician who excels in this role:
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
Provides morning care which may include bed bath shower or whirlpool oral hygiene combing hair back care changing bed linens cleaning over bed table and bedside stand straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed oral hygiene back rubs peri-care freshening linen cleaning over bed tables straightening room and other general care as needed.
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.
Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.
Answers patient call lights anticipates patients needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.
Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures glasses contact lenses hearing aids prosthetic devices etc.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.
Reports and when appropriate records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
Assists in the preparation of admissions transfers and discharge of patients.
Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patients optimal level of functioning.
Provides general nursing care: positioning patients lifting and turning patients applying/utilizing special equipment assisting patients with the bedpan commode; assists ambulating patients. Uses correct body mechanics.
Checks patient for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to licensed nursing staff.
Obtains and records temperature pulse respirations blood pressure weight intake and output.
Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse supervisor co-workers physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
Practices careful efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linens and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items.
Follows infection control procedures. Keeps the unit clean and organized.
Meets current documentation standards and policies.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation.
Performs other duties as assigned within the nurse assistants scope of practice.
Other duties as assigned

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for:

Assist nursing staff with patients personal care emotional support and activities of daily living. More complex duties performed under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
CPR/BCLS Certification
Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

*Acute Care experience required*

Connect with a Recruiter:

Have questions Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing

At Mercy Rehab Hospital OK City we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is located at Memorial Road and MacArthur Boulevard in northwest Oklahoma City. Our Oklahoma City rehab hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering fromstrokes brain or spinal cord injuries amputations complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Designed to promote recuperation outside the traditional hospital setting Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital incorporates many unique features.

The greatest feature of our new rehabilitation hospital is our team of dedicated doctors and nurses. These rehab professionals provide the exceptional patient care for which Mercy is known with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life.