Certified Nursing Assistant - Transplant Clinic

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NAC) is a member of the Transplant Clinic team and helps ensure the clinic functions effectively and patients move through care smoothly. This is a 1.0 FTE position, 40 hours per week. The NAC supports patient flow and provides patient care activities such as taking vital signs, performing ECGs and assisting with activities of daily living. The role also involves patient transport, room preparation and restocking, clerical tasks, and assisting with procedures as directed. The NAC uses patient lift equipment, recognizes and promptly escalates concerning symptoms or abnormal vital signs, documents patient information according to policy, and follows appropriate isolation precautions. The position requires respectful, compassionate service that protects patient rights and privacy, supports patients’ independence and emotional needs, and promotes clear communication with patients and colleagues. The NAC is also responsible for appropriately charging supplies and equipment, pursuing learning opportunities, and maintaining the confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA and related requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Washington State Nursing Assistant certification.
Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card or equivalent course, such as American Red Cross; renewal required every two years.
Knowledge of human growth and development to adapt care to the patient’s age and developmental stage.
Physical ability to walk, stand, push, bend, lift patients, equipment, and linen supplies, and perform nursing procedures.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow direction and guidance.
Ability to recognize personal limitations and seek help.
Ability to identify learning needs and plan learning opportunities.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies or disasters according to clinic protocol and scope of practice.
Experience with electronic medical records.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Room patients and families in the patient care area.
Conduct clerical tasks, transport patients, clean and restock rooms, and perform other tasks that support clinic flow.
Provide patient care activities, including taking vital signs, performing ECGs, assisting with activities of daily living, and transporting patients.
Use patient lift equipment after receiving training.
Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and abnormal vital signs, including pain, and immediately escalate concerns to an RN and/or provider.
Document vital signs and other patient information according to policy.
Assist with procedures as directed.
Recognize isolation requirements and use appropriate precautions.
Respect patient rights and privacy and promote patient independence.
Respond sensitively to patients’ and families’ emotional, social, and mental health needs.
Represent Fred Hutch courteously and help create a safe, comfortable environment through caring behavior and confidence.
Communicate effectively, respect others’ ideas and feelings, seek help with problem-solving when needed, and give and receive appropriate feedback.
Charge appropriately for supplies and equipment.
Identify and pursue learning opportunities.
Protect confidential patient, employee, and organizational information; access and use only the minimum necessary information for authorized job duties.