CNA / Unit Tech - Progressive Care Unit (.9 FTE, Days)
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Tech performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks. This position is in the Progressive Care Unit in Kirkland, Washington, and is listed as a 0.9 FTE day position working 36 hours per week. The role includes observing, documenting, and reporting patient activity and symptoms; assisting with patient preparation and transportation; responding to patient inquiries and call lights; and assisting registered nurses and other healthcare providers with wound care and procedures as directed. The employee is expected to follow organizational policies, meet attendance and dependability expectations, and complete assigned responsibilities within designated timeframes.
Requirements
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques and procedures for the specific age group assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience in an acute care facility.
Responsibilities
- Observe, document, and report changes in patient activity and symptoms, including vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, weight, and bleeding.
- Assist with or prepare patients for transport, including moving patients between a bed and a gurney or wheelchair.
- Transport patients, patient belongings and valuables, blood products, supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and specimens between locations.
- Acknowledge patient inquiries and respond to or refer them appropriately.
- Answer patient call lights, determine the nature of the problem, respond within scope, and/or obtain appropriate resources.
- Assist registered nurses and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.
- Meet attendance, punctuality, and dependability expectations.
- Perform assigned responsibilities effectively, follow through, and complete tasks within designated or agreed-upon timeframes.
- Complete responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals, and values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
- Bonus up to $1,500 for CNAs with at least six months of experience who are new EvergreenHealth employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
