Night Shift Patient Care Assistant - Palliative Unit

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant position at MultiCare Health System supports the Occupational Medicine team at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA. You will assist RNs and physicians, gain daily variety, and contribute to patient care within a collaborative nursing environment.

We seek individuals with WA Nursing Assistant certification, a current BLS card, and a willingness to work nights. RN students may substitute for the certification, and one year of patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington.
• Enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement; For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse’s Assistant is required
• Successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for the Healthcare provider and has a current card
• Patient care experience (institutional) of one (1) year or more strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• You will perform patient care as directed by RN/physician
• You will provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs
• Partner by implementing your service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities
• You will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties

Skills

Nursing Assistant Certification

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

The Patient Care Assistant position at MultiCare Health System supports the Occupational Medicine team at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA. You will assist RNs and physicians, gain daily variety, and contribute to patient care within a collaborative nursing environment.

We seek individuals with WA Nursing Assistant certification, a current BLS card, and a willingness to work nights. RN students may substitute for the certification, and one year of patient care experience is preferred.