Nurse Technician - PRN
UHS
Summary
The Nurse Technician works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients. The Nurse Technician is currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse and has evidence of successful completion of both a mental health clinical rotation and an adult medical/surgical clinical rotation.
Job description
Position Summary
The Nurse Technician works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients. The Nurse Technician is currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse and has evidence of successful completion of both a mental health clinical rotation and an adult medical/surgical clinical rotation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Following instructions given by all nursing personnel and outlined in policies and procedures.
- Identifying medical problems and reporting the changes to the Registered Nurse.
- Developing a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients; assisting/educating patients in developing coping mechanisms while setting limits in a therapeutic/consistent manner that are age-specific and within program guidelines.
- Utilizing appropriate interventions on a consistent basis; demonstrating an understanding and following up with level system (C/A unit only).
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to be a Registered Nurse and has evidence of successful completion of both a mental health clinical rotation and an adult medical/surgical clinic rotation required.
- Bachelor of Nursing curriculum preferred.
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and submit grades at the end of each semester required.
- Must graduate from the nursing program to be a Registered Nurse within 1 year of hire.
- Must complete the NCLEX exam within 90 days after graduating from the program & pass the exam within 6 months.
- Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
- Current certification in BLS/CPR preferred.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse
- Successful completion of a mental health clinical rotation
- Successful completion of an adult medical/surgical clinical rotation
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and submit grades at the end of each semester
- Must graduate from the nursing program to be a Registered Nurse within 1 year of hire
- Must complete the NCLEX exam within 90 days after graduating and pass within 6 months
- Bachelor of Nursing curriculum preferred
- Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred
- Current certification in BLS/CPR preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Development Opportunities
- Continuing Education Options
- Challenging Work Environment
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.