Nurse Technician - ED, Day Shift - PRN

Nurse Technician

The Nurse Technician is a nursing student employed by Summit Pacific Medical Center 18:51 RCW, 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. Emergency Department - Day Shift - PRN

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Performance Outputs:

• 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

General

• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Understanding and support of mission, vision, and values.
• Understanding of and ability to deal with confidential information with discretion.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in Nursing Program or Graduated within the last 30 days

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

FTE:

0

Work Shift:

All non union, non exempt staff

Working Location:

Elma, Washington