The Nurse Tech assists licensed nursing personnel by providing direct patient care, including activities of daily living and monitoring vital signs. They also maintain a safe, clean environment and support clinical procedures under the supervision of an RN.
Requirements overview
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility is preferred.
Key skills
Patient careVital signs monitoringInfection controlPatient hygieneDocumentationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPrioritizationEmergency responseBasic life supportDe-escalationPatient safetyClinical support
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Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.
Job Summary
The Nurse Tech/Assistant – Rehabilitation Unit assists licensed nursing personnel in providing high-quality care to patients undergoing physical and functional rehabilitation. Responsibilities include supporting patients with activities of daily living, assisting with clinical procedures under supervision, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment aligned with the goals of rehabilitation and recovery.
Essential Functions
Assists with patient care needs including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, repositioning, and ambulation.
Monitors and documents vital signs, intake/output, weight, and patient observations accurately and promptly.
Provides support during admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepares patient rooms and ensures cleanliness and safety.
Aids patients in use of assistive devices and equipment during therapy and mobility activities.
Supports nursing staff with simple treatments such as enemas, hot/cold applications, and specimen collection.
Responds promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
Assists in restraint application and monitoring per policy under RN supervision.
Helps transport patients to therapy sessions, testing, and other departments.
Provides post-mortem care and prepares bodies for transport to the morgue as needed.
Maintains a clean and organized patient care environment and stocks supplies.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Basic computer literacy and documentation ability
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to function in high-stress environments and respond to emergencies calmly
Understands patient confidentiality and infection control standards
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Required).
De-escalation training (Required or obtained within 30 days of hire).
Experience
At least six (6) months of experience in an acute care or long-term care facility (Preferred).