CNA / Unit Tech - Nursing Resources (.9 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Unit Tech under RN supervision to perform direct and indirect patient care, transport, and clerical tasks.

The role requires CNA (NA-C) certification in Washington and BLS by hire date, with preferred acute care experience; duties include observing patient status, assisting with transports, responding to call lights, and supporting procedures.

Qualifications

• Current CNA (NA-C) in Washington state.
• Current BLS certification by date of hire.
• Ability to apply basic patient care techniques for assigned age group.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports changes in patient activity and vital signs.
• Assists with patient transport including bed to gurney or wheelchair.
• Answers call lights and responds within scope or seeks resources.
• Assists with wound care and procedures as directed.
• Maintains attendance, punctuality, dependability and completes tasks on time.
• Supports team with assigned responsibilities and organizational policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA (NA-C)

BLS Certification

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (WA NA-C)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Wage Range: $25.47 - $39.10 per hour

Bonus:

• Up to $1,500.00 bonus for CNAs with minimum of 6 months experience and new employee of EvergreenHealth

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Tech performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks.

Primary Duties

1. Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient activity and/or symptoms such as vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, weight, and bleeding.
2. Assists with or prepares patient for transport including moving patient to and from bed to gurney or wheelchair. Transports patients, patient belongings and valuables, blood products, supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment and specimens to and from various locations.
3. Acknowledges patient inquiries; responds or refers inquiries appropriately. Answers patient call lights; determine nature of problem; respond within scope and/or obtain appropriate resources.
4. Assists RNs and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.
5. Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
6. Responsible for the "Accountabilities" associated with this position in support of the organization.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position:

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques and procedures in the care of the specific age group to which assigned.

DESIRED for the position:

• Recent experience in an acute care facility

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family.

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.

Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW