Nursing Technician

Lourdes Health; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Lourdes Health in Pasco, WA, is hiring a Nursing Technician (PRN) to assist with patient care under direct RN supervision. The role requires enrollment or recent completion of a WA nursing program and a WA Nursing Technician registration, plus BLS certification.

The position includes comprehensive benefits and requires adherence to hospital policies. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, assisting with hygiene, mobility, and daily activities, and documenting care accurately in the

Qualifications

• Registered Washington Nursing Technician student or eligible recent graduate.
• Current enrollment in good standing in a Washington State Board of Nursing-approved program.
• Current, active Washington State Nursing Technician registration.
• Six months in an accredited nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers.
• Ability to communicate promptly with the supervising RN.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document patient information and vital signs; report changes to the RN.
• Participate in focused patient-data collection under RN guidance.
• Provide approved patient care such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, repositioning, ambulation.
• Perform approved treatments within demonstrated competency.
• Administer medications only as verified by the nursing program and under direct RN supervision.
• Use equipment after training and competency validation.
• Document care accurately in the patient health record.
• Report changes in condition and activate emergency processes as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and infection-prevention practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Patient care basics

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Washington State Nursing Technician registration

Enrollment in Washington nursing program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Nursing Technician Job Type: PRNWage scale: $17.96 - $24.55 This is a Union Position.

Your experience mattersLourdes Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.More about our teamThe Nursing Technician is a Washington-registered nursing student or eligible recent graduate who provides patient care and performs only those nursing functions that are within the individual's education, skills, and knowledge; have been verified in writing by the nursing program; and are authorized by hospital policy. The Nursing Technician practices only under the direct supervision of a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) who has agreed to supervise and is immediately available. The RN retains responsibility for the nursing process and the patient's overall nursing care.

How you'll contribute

• Gather and document patient information, including vital signs, intake and output, pain information, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin observations, and other approved data; promptly report findings and changes to the RN.
• Participate in focused and comprehensive patient-data collection and in the nursing care process under RN guidance, without independently assessing, interpreting findings, establishing nursing diagnoses, planning care, or evaluating outcomes.
• Provide approved patient care such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, repositioning, ambulation, range-of-motion activities, specimen collection, and other verified skills.
• Perform approved treatments and procedures within demonstrated competency and the written verification from the nursing program.
• Administer only medications that are specifically verified by the nursing program, validated by the hospital, allowed by law and policy, and assigned under direct RN supervision. Follow all medication-safety checks and immediately report concerns or adverse responses.
• Use equipment only after documented training and competency validation.
• Document care and observations accurately and promptly in the health record in accordance with hospital policy; documentation review or co-signature is completed when required by hospital policy.
• Respond to changes in condition by stopping the activity when appropriate, remaining with the patient, and immediately notifying the supervising RN; activate emergency processes within training and hospital policy.
• Maintain patient privacy, infection-prevention practices, therapeutic boundaries, a safe environment, and respectful patient- and family-centered care.
• Perform other functions only when lawful, program-verified, competency-validated, permitted by hospital policy, and assigned by the supervising RN.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What we're looking for

• Current enrollment in good standing in a Washington State Board of Nursing-approved LPN, ADN, or BSN nursing program, or eligibility as a recent graduate under RCW 18.79.340.
• Current, active Washington State Nursing Technician registration before performing nursing-technician functions.
• Experience: Six months in an accredited nursing program.
• Current enrollment in good standing in a Washington State Board of Nursing-approved LPN, ADN, or BSN nursing program, or eligibility as a recent graduate under RCW 18.79.340.
• Written verification from the nursing program identifying each specific nursing function the individual has demonstrated and may safely perform.
• Continued eligibility and good standing verified by the hospital within three weeks after completion of each academic term.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers before independent patient-care assignment, and completion of hospital-required orientation and competencies.
• Ability to communicate promptly and clearly with the supervising RN and to recognize and report changes in patient condition.

About our Health System

Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and Lourdes Behavioral Health is a 48-bed hospital located in Richland, WA, and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov

EEOC Statement

Lourdes Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.