Nurse Technician I

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA • 5d ago

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Nurse Technician I for a Part Time, 0.30 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.66 - $32.47. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care. Utilizes the skills and knowledge equivalent to a fourth quarter nursing student. Performs procedures and techniques under direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and commensurate with verified skill and education level.

Essential Functions

Provides patient care in a safe and timely manner. Works with the assigned RN/supervisor to receive assignments and resolve issues.

Assists in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the Nurse Tech and level of skill and education.

Performs basic technical skills, including CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a nurse.

Assists patient with personal care which may include bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.

Provides patient with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.

Addresses age-specific needs of individual patients.

Gathers information about patients and documents in the healthcare record according to established standards.

Assists in the transporting of patients, specimens, supplies and equipment and in the maintenance and stocking of supplies and equipment to assure optimal functioning of the department.

Ensures department safety and maintenance in a manner consistent with the hospital and department policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Accredited School of Nursing Required: enrolled in with successful completion of first quarter or semester of nursing school (once introduction to health concepts clinical lab is completed)

Experience

Preferred: Must be enrolled in accredited school of nursing and satisfactorily meeting competency standards

Preferred: Meet the state's requirement for Nurse Tech

Credentials

Required: Nurse Technician - Washington

Required: Basic Life Support

Skills

Excellent multidisciplinary communication skills. (Required)

Must maintain good standing with school and provide pre-hire validation of skills. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

This job profile is applicable only to Washington hospitals. https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission/NurseLicensing/ApplyforaLicense#NurseTech

Must be enrolled in one of the following accredited nursing programs:

Lower Columbia Community College

Clark College

Skagit Valley Community College

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham Technical College

Sumner College (NT2 only)

Clackamas Community College

Portland Community College

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Working Conditions

Lifting

Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

REQNUMBER: 119834

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