Nurse Technician (Med Surg)

Southern TN Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg

Job Title: Nurse Technician

Job Type: Full Time Days

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters

Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems-Lawrenceburg is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Med Surg Nurse Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join a Med Surg team where collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate patient care are at the heart of everything we do. Our unit fosters a supportive and engaging environment where nurses are empowered through strong leadership, ongoing education, competency development, and opportunities for career advancement. We take pride in our commitment to quality outcomes, exceptional patient experiences, and continuous improvement while actively supporting community outreach and initiatives that strengthen the future of nursing. If you are looking for a team that values your contributions, encourages your growth, and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, we invite you to grow with us!

How you'll contribute

A Nurse Technician who excels in this role:

• Provides basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitors and records vital signs, intake and output, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and ambulation.
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings.
• Maintains patient rooms and common areas to ensure a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
• Supports nursing and physician staff with patient care activities and unit workflow.
• Manages tech desk operations and assists with maintaining efficient department throughput.
• Documents patient care and activities in accordance with hospital and unit standards.
• Participates in required education, competency validation, and performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym membership, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Licensure
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.
• Certifications
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.

More About Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg is a 99-bed acute care facility providing inpatient and outpatient services to Lawrence County and surrounding communities. The hospital offers a wide range of healthcare services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff, including emergency services, cardiology, inpatient rehabilitation, surgical services, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography), and intensive care services.

EEOC Statement

“Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems-Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems-Lawrenceburg is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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