Nurse Tech Discharge Lounge
About The Position
About the unit The Discharge Lounge is a space for patients to go prior to leaving the hospital. Our team will collaborate with the nursing teams to determine appropriate patients, transport them down to the Lounge after their discharge instructions are completed, help with any needs while in the Lounge and then bring the patient out to their transportation. The Discharge Lounge focuses mostly on adult patients but occasionally does receive pediatric patients as well. About Blodgett Hospital Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction. Scope of work Nurse Tech responsibilities include keeping a list of patients in EPIC that is monitored to determine appropriate patients. Collaborates with the bedside RN team to determine if patient needs their assistance. Assist patients with gathering belongings prior to discharge and preparing for discharge. This can include: taking out IV's, assisting with dressing or going to the bathroom, getting snacks or waters, and answering questions the patient may have. Technicians will also transport patients out of the hospital and to their method of transportation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Responsibilities
- Keeping a list of patients in EPIC that is monitored to determine appropriate patients.
- Collaborates with the bedside RN team to determine if patient needs their assistance.
- Assist patients with gathering belongings prior to discharge and preparing for discharge.
- Taking out IV's, assisting with dressing or going to the bathroom, getting snacks or waters, and answering questions the patient may have.
- Transport patients out of the hospital and to their method of transportation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
