Nurse Technician - ACU, Night Shift - PRN

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician is a nursing student employed by Summit Pacific Medical Center, 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 or 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. This role functions under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and performs specific nursing functions based upon current nursing education and demonstrated ability. The Nurse Technician is responsible for accurate and timely administration of medications (excluding chemotherapy, IV medications, and scheduled drugs), adhering to the 8 rights of medication administration, and evaluating the effects of medications, procedures, and treatments. They must notify the RN of any issues, changing patient needs, and document according to policies. The role also involves assisting with patient care, ensuring patient rights and dignity are safeguarded, and maintaining patient and facility safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Enrolled in Nursing Program or Graduated within the last 30 days
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.
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 situation that involve coping with circumstances dangerous to the worker and others.

Responsibilities

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.
Provides and supports as needed, hands on care in areas of Patient/Resident transfers, ADL’s, comfort, hygiene, and nutritional needs
Ensures 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
Ensures that all Patient/Resident and employee safety policies are followed e.g. Incidents, accidents, injury, Fire, disaster, use of and application of physical restraints
Practices excellent stewardship by utilizing supplies wisely and is conscious of costs to Patient/Resident

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