Nurse Tech I

St Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Tacoma area is seeking a Nurse Technician to support nursing staff and provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Daily duties include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, delivering personal care, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment, while documenting relevant observations per unit protocol.

Ideal candidates show compassion, strong communication, eagerness to learn, and adherence to

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Enrollment in an accredited RN BSN/ASN program with clinical component required.
• Nurse Technician: WA credential/permit required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and observe changes in patient condition.
• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and proper supply management.
• Document observations and communicate with the care team per protocol.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN program enrollment with clinical component

WA Nurse Technician license/certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Nurse Technician, you will assist nursing staff and provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Every day you will perform basic patient care tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and maintain a clean and safe patient environment.

To be successful, you will demonstrate compassion, strong communication skills, an eagerness to learn, and adherence to patient care protocols, supporting the care team effectively.

• Provides patient personal care/hygiene and physical comfort within scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist, including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothes, bed making, ambulation, lifting, turning, moving, transferring, enemas, skin care and bowel/bladder elimination. Provides such additional care as required to meet the personal primary needs and comfort of assigned patient based on skill, ability, limitations of scope of practice and patient acuity. Prepares patient, equipment and supplies for specific procedures/examinations.
• Performs, monitors, reports and documents all clinical activities within scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist. Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN. Obtains, labels and transports a variety of samples (e.g. urine, stool, sputum specimens and blood products).
• Assists nursing staff in the admission, discharge and transfer of patient by performing activities such as inventory/storing patient belongings, providing patient with relevant personal care/comfort items, orienting patient/family and transporting patient to room or other location using wheelchairs, stretchers or patient bed.
• Provides patient information to nursing staff for inclusion in the interdisciplinary plan of care; documents relevant patient data in accordance with work unit standards.
• Maintains a neat and organized work environment. Orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary, identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system, tags equipment and removes from service.
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or
• High School GED General Studies
• Current enrollment in an accredited Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science Degree program or a Registered Nurse Associate Degree program with satisfactory completion of at least one academic term (quarter or semester) which includes a clinical component
• Nurse Technician: WA
• Basic Life Support - CPR / AHA (American Heart Assoc) Required

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.