Practical Nurse Technician
Company: Wellpath
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!" Overview The Practical Nurse
Technician is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient
care through the nursing process of assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation while directly supervised by a
licensed health care provider. Under direct supervision, directs
and guides patient teaching and activities that commensurate with
his/her education and demonstrated competencies. Qualifications
Education: Graduate from a practical nursing program approved by
the Board of Registration in Nursing ("Board") or Senior Nursing
Student attending the last semester of a Board approved practical
nursing program Experience: Clinical rotations acceptable.
Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR
certification.
Responsibilities The Practical Nurse Technician may perform the
following duties so long as they are directly supervised and the
duties are performed at the direction of a licensed health care
provider and in response to the COVID-19 outbreak:
Assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social
dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary,
in the housing units.
Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using
available resources in planning care, and
consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying
knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the
Health Care Practitioner.
Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the
beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count
logs.
Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance
with established policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes
with proper safety techniques, procedures and standard
precautions.
Responds to a code or health emergency within standard
guidelines.
Implements medical plan through administering medications in
accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols:
Administers medications according to proper techniques and
procedures including IV therapy (when certified) and all other
approved routes of administration. Uses pharmacy knowledge and
available resources to include drug reaction and overdose in
administration of medications.
Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in
accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols:
Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKG's using proper
techniques and procedures.
Communicates information to ancillary departments using established
referral process.
Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical
procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet individual needs
of patients.
Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper
techniques and procedures as ordered by Health Care
Practitioner.
Documents nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as
required by policy and procedure.
Communicates information to nursing staff, physician, health care
unit supervisory personnel and other staff as necessary.
Attends mandatory staff meetings and training.
Seeks assistance immediately when he or she encounters patient care
situations that are beyond his or her competency and level of
academic preparation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety
of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow
standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of
instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous
basis.
Post orders, if applicable, per site
Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Perform other duties as assigned. Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Plymouth , Practical Nurse Technician, Professions , Plymouth, Massachusetts
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