Nurse Technician II

Job Description

Description

Position: Nurse Technician II; Part Time, 0.20 FTE, Night position.  Hourly compensation starts at $21.00. Hours: 1900-0730

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Discover PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and the vibrant Bellingham community in this video! https://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5596

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

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.

DETAILS OF THE POSITION

1. Provides patient care in a safe and timely manner. Works with the assigned RN/supervisor to receive assignments and resolve issues.
2. 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.
3.  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 and medications as directed by a nurse.
4. Assists patient with personal care which may include bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
5. Provides patient with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Enrolled in accredited school of nursing and has completed three quarters or second semester of nursing school.
• Must be enrolled in accredited school of nursing and satisfactorily meeting competency standards.
• Meet the state’s requirement for Nurse Tech.
• “State of Washington Nursing Technician Registered”.
• BLS Required.

For a full position description or for questions, please contact Vicki Greenwald: [email protected]

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

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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.