CNA Nursing Technician - PPOP PACU

Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, Indianapolis, IN
Department: OIH PACU
Shift Details:   Full-time, 36 hours per week, four 9 hour weekday shifts from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm with rotating day off.   No weekends and we are closed the six major holidays each year!   Full benefits included!

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At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options.  We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest.  OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care.   OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing more invasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip and knee joint replacement.   Other services include an urgent care, clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 

The Nursing Technician PPOP PACU works under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), preforming a variety of tasks delegated by the RN in order to care for patients. The Nursing Technician completes assigned tasks and reports information about patients to the RN. The Nursing Technician assists with obtaining vitals, and other taught skills as trained by OrthoIndy.

Essential Duties:

1. Obtains and reports vital signs and fluid intake and output. Discontinues IV lines and urinary catheters as directed by the Registered Nurse and documents removal. Observes and reports patient conditions and behaviors to the Registered Nurse.
   
2. Assists in the cleaning of equipment, furniture, and surfaces using appropriate aseptic technique and returns equipment to appropriate areas as needed.
   
3. Restocks linens and supplies on the unit. Orders linen, café items for patient care.
   
4. Performs phlebotomy as directed by the Registered Nurse.
   
5. Performs Urine Pregnancy Tests, and blood sugars for patients as directed by Registered Nurses.
   
6. Provides skin care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
   
7. Reinforces patients and family education as directed by the Registered Nurse.
   
8. Performs EKGs and bladder scans when directed by the Registered Nurse.
   
9. Transports patients to other units, upon dismissal, and as necessary.
   
10. Performs Cast Cutting, Ted Hose measurement and application.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; specialty training beyond high school preferred
• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required and 1-2 years of patient care experience, OR Nursing student with one semester of completed clinical rotations required, OR a minimum of 1-2 years direct patient care experience within a hospital setting and the flexibility to earn a C.N.A. certification within six months of start date.
• BLS certification required 

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer