Patient Team Support (CNA) - Intermediate Care Unit

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for a full-time, 0.90 FTE, variable position in the Intermediate Care Unit. The role supports an efficient nursing unit through effective communication, organization, nursing skills, and professionalism. The Patient Team Support provides patient care within the scope of a CNA as directed by a Registered Nurse and performs unit clerk duties after receiving additional training. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The salary range is $23.33–$35.02; the hiring rate depends on factors such as education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority. There may be more than one opening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse Assistant credential for Washington. Employees hired before October 1, 1997 may qualify with a Washington State Registered Nursing Assistant designation.
• Basic Life Support upon hire.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, self-motivation, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to meet the stated physical, environmental, and mental/visual working conditions, including patient handling, mobility, CPR, exposure to biohazards and body fluids, working in noisy environments, and communicating and exchanging accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Certified Nursing Assistant experience.
• Previous Unit Secretary or related experience.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant and in accordance with PeaceHealth and general nursing policies and procedures.
• Advocate for patients, meet or exceed their needs, use discretion in handling patient information, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Report significant changes in a patient’s status to the appropriate care team member.
• Perform unit clerical duties, including accurately transcribing orders and coordinating patient admission, discharge, and transfer as applicable to the unit.
• Coordinate patient registration, scheduling, and insurance authorizations as applicable to the unit.
• Provide effective communication between all care team members.
• Monitor, maintain, and order unit supplies.
• Promote unit safety and security through knowledge of fire, biohazard, electrical safety, infection control policies, the disaster plan, and proper ergonomics.
• Promote a safety-conscious workforce and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate patient care within the scope of a Nursing Assistant, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
• Communicate appropriately with people served regardless of age.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.
• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED