Nurse Technician - ED, Day Shift - PRN

Summit Pacific Medical Center; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 28,543 - 41,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Summit Pacific Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Technician for Emergency Department to support nurses and patients in Elma, WA. This PRN position requires active nursing coursework or recent graduation and involves medication administration under RN supervision, patient assistance, and strict adherence to policies.

The role offers flexible hours, on-site work, and opportunities to gain clinical experience in a Level IV trauma facility with a 24/7 emergency department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrolled in Nursing Program or graduated within the last 30 days is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of medications under RN supervision.
• Follow policies and procedures and maintain patient safety.
• Document accurately and promptly per policies.
• Support nurses with ADLs, mobility, comfort, and nutrition needs.
• Respond to call lights and notify RN of changes in patient condition.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in Nursing Program or recent graduate

Job description

Get To Know Summit Pacific Medical Center

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending On Experience)

$20.72 - $30.16

General Description

The Nurse Technician is a nursing student employed by Summit Pacific Medical Center 18:51 RCW, who is:

• Currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission and has not graduated
• Or is a graduate of a nursing program approved by the commission who graduated:
  • Within the last 30 days
  • Within the past sixty days and has received determination from the secretary that there is good cause to continue the registration period, as defined by the secretary in rule.
• Emergency Department - Day Shift - PRN

Duties and Responsibilities

• Job Specific Performance Outputs:
  • Maintain requirements to qualify for employment as a nursing technician
  • Follow scope of practice as defined in WAC’s and facility standards
  • Function only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who agrees to act as supervisor and is immediately available to the nursing technician
  • Perform specific nursing functions based upon and limited to current nursing education and when they have demonstrated the ability and been verified to safely perform these functions by the nursing program in which the nurse technician is enrolled
  • Assume responsibility for accurate and timely administration of medications except for:
    • Chemotherapy
    • Intravenous medications
    • And scheduled drugs
• Practice 8 rights of medication administration: drug, patient/resident, dose, time, route, dosage form, response, documentation, and other safety measures associated with storage, administration, and handling of medication equipment and supplies
• Evaluate the effects and note side effects of all medications, procedures, and treatments administered and report to the RN supervisor as indicated
• Notify the RN when any medication, procedure, or treatment that the nursing technician cannot perform, is due
• Keep RN, unit manager, charge nurse aware of changing patient/resident needs that may require modification in the plan of care and or nursing orders
• Document according to all established policies and procedures
• Ensure that physician orders are transcribed, noted, and carried out accurately and promptly
• Ensure that patient/resident rights and dignity are safeguarded in all aspects of patient/resident care
• Assist with prompt responses to call lights
• Assist other team members to ensure:
  • Plan of care is followed
  • Fluid and dietary needs of patient/resident are met and assist in dining rooms and with patient/resident feedings
  • Patient/resident are correctly positioned, clean and well groomed
  • Rehabilitative programs are adhered to
  • Patient/resident and facility safety is maintained
  • Report any alleged incidents, observations of abuse and/or neglect of a patient/resident immediately
  • Provide and support as needed, hands on care in areas of patient/resident transfers, ADLs, comfort, hygiene, and nutritional needs
  • Ensure that patient/resident are ready to receive services in a timely manner e.g. appointments, medications, treatment, labs, procedures, and therapies
  • Safeguards patient/resident belongings, reporting patient/resident and/or family concerns of unexplained loss
  • Ensure that all patient/resident and employee safety policies are followed e.g. incidents, accidents, injury, fire, disaster, use of and application of physical restraints
  • Practice excellent stewardship by utilizing supplies wisely and is conscious of costs to patient/resident
• General:
  • Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
  • Understanding and support of mission, vision, and values.
  • Understanding of and ability to deal with confidential information with discretion.
  • Reliable attendance for scheduled hours and the willingness to be flexible in covering additional hours, including weekends, holidays, and other times.
  • Maintaining perspective and a sense of humor, responding positively to rapidly changing demands.
  • Handling people and situations with understanding, diplomacy, and tact.
  • Setting priorities and handling multiple tasks to deadline.
  • Working cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Problem solving and ability to handle unexpected and unpredictable circumstances.
  • Initiative.
  • Ability to work in situations involving frequent changes of tasks using different techniques, procedures, or degrees of attentiveness without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Must have a genuine interest in caring for patients/residents.
  • Must have competent documentation skills and ability to use medical devices as indicated in a safe manner for patient/resident.
  • Ability to work in situations that involve interpersonal relationships in a job setting beyond giving and receiving work instructions.
  • Ability to work in situations that involve coping with circumstances dangerous to the worker and others.

Education and Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Enrolled in Nursing Program or Graduated within the last 30 days

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must understand importance of and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Exhibit an attitude, which promotes harmony and goodwill among patients, residents, caregivers, and coworkers.
• Must communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing and in a timely manner.
• Must be able to listen effectively to patients, residents, caregivers, co‑workers, and supervisor.
• Must have competent documentation skills.

Fte: 0

Work Shift: All non union, non exempt staff

Working Location: Elma, Washington

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short‑and‑long‑term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on‑site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

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