Nurse Technician or Registered Nurse - Acute, Intermediate Care Unit

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Job Title:

Nurse Technician or Registered Nurse - Acute, Intermediate Care Unit

Cost Center:

301691304 WesHos-Stepdown Intermed Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Job Description:

NURSE TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Technician functions under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as a vital member of the healthcare team.  The individual will perform delegated functions of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.  The Nurse Technician will utilize skills achieved through their educational programs and/or orientation within the scope of the position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Individuals must meet one of the following:

• Nursing student actively enrolled in a board approved school of professional nursing and have completed two semesters of an Associate Degree program four semesters of a Bachelor degree program.
• A recent graduate from a board approved school of professional nursing and does not hold a temporary permit.
• A recent graduate who has been unsuccessful on the nursing licensure exam and is retaking the exam.

The Nurse Technician position will only be available up to 6 months from date of graduation.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Experience with direct patient care in an acute care setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

REGISTERED NURSE - ACUTE

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse-Acute functions as a vital member of the healthcare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism self-development, and teamwork. The individual utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.  The Registered Nurse-Hospital is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical, problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills and make decisions consistent with hospital policies, department protocols/guidelines, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Diploma or degree in nursing.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Two years’ hospital nursing experience.

Those inpatient facilities participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Portfolio (CNAP) clinical ladder, refer to program documents for eligibility to advance/maintain CNAP level.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License awarded by the applicable state or Nurse Compact License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of employment.  
• Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).