Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Nurse Technician I in Gig Harbor, Washington
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state, CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers.
At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. Work is performed only to the level identified in Washington State RCW Chapter 18.79, Nursing Technician Registered.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Gathers information about the patient and administers/documents nursing care, including taking vital signs and observing signs and symptoms of disease/illness.
Assists patients in activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, eating, basic hygiene and mobility (ambulating, turning, positioning and range of motion).
Completes bedside testing of blood glucose monitoring, Hemocult screening, specific gravity and other procedures.
Changes dressings, performs urinary catherization and other treatments and procedures in accordance with formal training received through the nursing degree program and as directed by an RN.
Qualifications
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Work Experience Requirements
Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science degree program or an Associate degree program for Registered Nurse, with satisfactory completion of a clinical component required.
Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of basic patient care practices (including BLS), standards and tools/equipment.
Knowledge of patient confidentiality/safety guidelines and proper body mechanics as applied to patient movement and transport.
Knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, VMFH and/or department standards, procedures and requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
Ability to learn and effectively apply confidentiality, safety, risk management and Standard Precautions standards of the assigned work unit.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family and co-workers.
Ability to use proper body mechanics, proper posture, and appropriate repetition relief and static posture relief maneuvers.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.
Ability to use effective customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to use equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as required by the duties of the position.
Licensure/Certification
Current registration as a Nursing Technician by the Washington State Department of Health
Current provider BLS Certification
Pay Range
$17.93 - $24.66 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.