Nurse Technician - Nursing Float Pool

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a Nurse Technician I for a Part Time, 0.30 FTE, Night position. Four shifts a month;

Hours:

7:00pm-7:30am. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $22.09 – $33.12. 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 will float between 5 medical/surgical units and 2 critical care units. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• Preferred:
  Must be enrolled in accredited school of nursing and satisfactorily meeting competency standards.
• Preferred:
  Meet the state’s requirement for Nurse Tech.

• Required:
  
  Nurse Technician – Washington.
• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support.

• Excellent multidisciplinary communication skills (Required).
• Must maintain good standing with school and provide pre‑hire validation of skills (Required).

• 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

• 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.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health 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.

EEO – Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.