Nurse Tech Job Shelton area,Washington USA,Nursing

Nurse Tech, Ns Adm : This 0.6 FTE/Part-time position is scheduled to work 12-HR variable shifts.

Compensation: Non-exempt, $27.70/HR - $39.58/HR

Benefits:

At Mason Health, we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being. Whether you are a Part-time or Full-time member:

Health & Wellness Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - With employer paid premiums for full-time employees
Mental Health & Wellness Resources - Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and the Calm App.
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Financial Benefits:

Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans - Mason Health contributes 8% of your compensation every pay period when you contribute at least 5%.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Assistance Program
Approved by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for student loan repayment programs.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Accrue up to 8 hours of PTO every bi-weekly pay period, starting with 5 weeks of PTO and increasing to 7+ weeks after 3 years.

Exciting Incentive:

Employee Referral Program - Earn up to $7,500 depending on the role.

PNW Living:

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest - Shelton offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle, with access to top outdoor recreation, local dining, and unique attractions. Located near Olympic National Park and Puget Sound, it's a gateway to adventure, surrounded by lush evergreen forests, crisp mountain air, and serene waters.

Job Summary

Provides nursing care to patients and their families; performs nursing duties under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse. Scope of practice is limited to that which is within the student's level of training as certified by the school of nursing and in accordance with hospital policy.

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Performs patient care duties within the nurse tech scope of practice, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists RNs and other healthcare providers in implementing the plan of care by performing common therapeutic nursing techniques as appropriate to level of training, which may include; oral and topical medications, and ointments; nose, ear, eye drops and ointments; dressing changes, urinary catheterization, suppositories, enemas;

ostomy care and gastrostomy care in established healing conditions; blood glucose monitoring.
Under RN supervision, formulates an individualized plan of care as indicated, evaluates for effectiveness, and reports to RN.
Anticipates changes in patient care needs. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to RN.
Correctly administers medications and IV fluids, based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition, as supervised by RN. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Assists in organizing nursing activities in a manner that considers patient needs and the needs of the facility and staff.
Safely administers prescribed treatments, PO and IM medications, as delegated by RN. (Nurse Techs shall NOT administer chemotherapy, blood or blood products, IV medications, and scheduled drugs; no procedures or medications involving central lines.)
Assists in formulating a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate, from admission to discharge under RN supervision.
Serves as a patient advocate. Exercises discretion in the management of patient information and assures strict patient confidentiality.
Responds to emergency situations in a calm and supportive manner. Maintains composure and professional demeanor in stressful situations.
Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively.
Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established…