Nursing Technician II

Nursing Technician II

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimers care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Member of the nursing care team. Provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Provides patient support as directed for a variety of activities including (but not limited to) : nutrition services, transport, daily hygiene, mobility, and data collection.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience : 1 Year of experience as a nurse tech Substitutable Education & Experience : 1 Year of experience can be substituted for Certification as a Nursing Assistant or successful completion of fundamentals of nursing course Required Certifications / Licensure : BLS required within the first 90 days of hire Required Training : None

Essential Functions

• Patient Care & Support

Participates in interventions related to the patient plan of care.

Prepares rooms and / or equipment for expected admissions.

Shares knowledge / expertise with co-workers and promotes a positive working environment.

Uses time and supplies / equipment in an efficient and effective manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prioritizes workload to best meet both patient and unit needs.

Enters pertinent information into the electronic medical record.

Verifies that all information in the patient chart is correctly labeled and filed and initiates appropriate action when necessary (patient label, face sheets, etc.).

Maintains required certifications.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families :

Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.