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Class Code:
4043
Occupational Area:
12 Medical Services
Probationary Period:
6 mo.
Effective Date:
12/15/2008
Last Action:
Revised

Nursing Technician

Function of Job

Under direct supervision of a nurse, and in a single clinical specialty requiring little discriminatory judgment, to perform bedside nursing functions of limited scope and complexity in the care of patients with nonacute health care needs, or to assist in the care of acutely ill patients.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

A(n) Nursing Technician typically -

  1. administer, or assist with, basic personal hygiene to provide comfort and cleanliness, such as bathing, toileting, and feeding of patients.
  2. carry out, or assist with, specific therapeutic procedures in a given clinical division which may include administering colostomy care, observing IV flow rates, applying heat and cold to adult patients, observing chest tube connections for security of fit, administering cast and brace care, and dispensing eye care to comatose patient.
  3. carry out, or assist with, specific diagnostic procedures in a given clinical division which may include taking temperature and blood pressure; collecting urine and stool specimens for laboratory; assisting physicians with physical examinations; observing neurological signs; and checking circulation of fingers and toes of casted limbs.
  4. administer to the physical needs of patients by providing appropriate support, giving backrubs, feeding patients, positioning patients, and adjusting side rail and restraints.
  5. maintain suitable environment for patient by changing linens, tidying the premises, caring for equipment, all according to specific directions, and by following exact nursing orders for ventilation, heat and light.
  6. chart and report nursing care activities and observations.
  7. assist in the care of acutely ill patients by performing specially designated, technical aspects of patient's total nursing care.
  8. performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

  1. High school graduation or equivalent
  2. Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.

    Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry

    http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

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