About this opportunity
Confluence Health lists this Nurse Tech - Surgical Unit opportunity in wenatchee, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Salary Range
$28.77 - $45.93
Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Retirement Plan
Pool Differential
Sick Leave
Shift Differential
Employee Assistance Program
For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Summary
Please Note: This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours.
Inpatient Nurse Technician (Nurse Tech) functions under the general direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse within the department. Nurse Tech provides patient care by performing the listed duties within context of their job description and the established procedures and standards of care of the unit. The Nurse Tech must be a junior or senior (or equivalent) in an approved school of nursing.
Position Reports To:
Unit Nurse Manager/Director
Essential Functions
Perform related assignments and tasks as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations.
Demonstrates competence in providing care routines in accordance with established nursing care procedure to ensure patients' comfort and safety.
Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner. Reports all variations from normal to the RN in charge of the patient.
Hourly rounding on patients
Providing basic hygiene needs such as bathing, shaving, and dressing.
Assists patients with elimination needs.
Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients (if necessary), distributes fresh water and other nourishment according to patients’ needs
Assist in collection of specimens such as stool and urine specimens.
Perform Point of Care testing to include Guaiac of stool specimens, urine dipstick, Glucose fingerstick.
Performs routine specialized procedures based on individual skill competency, such as
Placement of pulse oximetry and oxygen under the direction of RN.
Peripheral Intravenous insertion/removal
Urinary catheterization; insertions, removal, straight cath, Along with performing external and condom catheter application.
Sterile dressing changes
Simple wound care
Nasogastric insertion/removal
Assist with set up for selected procedures under the direction of the primary RN
Understand principles of correct body mechanics and can apply these in assisting patients during transfer, lifting and ambulation.
Transports stable patients under the direction of nursing staff.
Assists with admission and discharge of patients under the direction of the primary RN, such as room set up, assisting patient with comfort, dressing, obtaining initial/discharge vital signs, assist patient with personal belongings and transport of patient to vehicle on discharge.
Maintains competency and fulfills the role as a Bedside Assistant for both behavioral and medical related reasons, including restraint monitoring.
Demonstrate compliance with Standard Precautions and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment.
Documents accurately and timely in the patient medical record.
Adheres to Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and unit standards as applicable.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications
Nursing Technician License (NTEC) through Washington State DOH.
Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
Current BLS.
Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
Desired
Recent work experience in Emergency Medicine, acute care or related field.
Current CNA, MA-P, MA-C.
Physical/Sensory Demands
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position
Walking – C
Sitting/Standing – F
Reaching: Shoulder height – F
Reaching: Above shoulder height – O
Reaching: Below shoulder height – F
Climbing – O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – F
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – F
Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds – O
Lifting: 25 pounds or less – F
Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – F
Lifting: Over 50 pounds – O
Carrying: 25 pounds or less – F
Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
Carrying: Over 50 pounds – O
Crawling/Kneeling – O
Bending/Stooping/Crouching – F
Twisting/Turning – F
Repetitive Movement – O
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the Emergency Department of the Hospital.
Job Classification
FLSA: Non-exempt
Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position
Unprotected Heights – No
Heat – No
Cold – No
Mechanical Hazards – Yes
Hazardous Substances – Yes
Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes
Lighting – No
Noise – No
Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – Yes
Infectious Diseases – Yes
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Worksite address
wenatchee, WA, 98807, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.