Advanced Nurse Technician

Mercy is the seventh largest Catholic health care system in the U.S. serving millions of people annually.

Performs various patient care skills to assist the nurse in providing personal care and comfort measures. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Has knowledge and understanding of daily assignments and unit activities. Performs routine tasks and simple treatments under the direction of a registered nurse. Provides personal hygiene and comfort measures to patients as directed. Assists in activity. Assists in the maintence of adequatenutrition. Demonstrateds effective and accurate verbal, and written communication. Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and self by: Demonstrates knowledge of the age related needs and behaviors of patients in an acute hospital setting. Promotes professional and organizational development by completing the following: Provides unit support activities as necessary.

**Qualifications** Education: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse educational program or has completed a program of registered nursing and has applied to write the licensure examination. May stay in this role until licensed provided that the first licensure examintion is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt. Must have completed two semesters in an accredited school of nursing. Must have been deemed competent by an instructor to perform learned skills and tasks allowed by the OBN and as set forth in this job description. Complete orientation checklist with preceptor. Must be fully aware of what skills/tasks can and cannot be performed according to the documented competency level and be able to articulate this to the nursing staff. Completes Nursing Assistant orientation and hospital orientation. Completes orientation skills checklist with preceptor. Current BLS required. Licensure: Experience: Must be familiar with procedures involved in patient tasks. Certifications: Current BLS certification required. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently. Other: Completes orientation through Educational Resources before beginning clinical orientation on the nursing unit. Preferred Education: Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other: