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LifePoint Health Nurse Tech-PRN Women's Services in Athens, Tennessee
Starr RegionalMedical Centeriscurrently seeking talent to fill the position ofNurseTechfor ourWomen’sDepartment.This job is permanent,PRN.
Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following: * Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs,possibly takingblood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. * Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation. * Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. * Assistswith keeping patient rooms andcommon areasstocked, clean and orderly. * Providesappropriateandaccuratespecimen collections and care of patients based on individual needs. * Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy. * Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members. * Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions. * Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or otherappropriate personnelregardingadmission to exchange necessary information anddetermineplacement. * Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorizationas necessary.Determinesand accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistancefor qualified applicants
Minimum EducationHS Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience □ Preferred X Required
Required Licenses[Tennessee, United States] Nursing Assistant Certified Nurse Aide Licensure in State of TNX Preferred □ Required
Required SkillsCompletion of a licensed nursing assistant programX Preferred □ Required Certifications:The below certifications will be required within 60 days of hire:X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Job: *Nursing/Medical Assistant
Organization: *Starr Regional Medical Center
Title: Nurse Tech-PRN Women's Services
Location: Tennessee-Athens
Requisition ID: 7412-6785