Nurse Technician - Covington Medical Center

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. Nurse Tech Program – Puget Sound Region The candidate will have a paid position, at the time of hire. Candidate will earn a wage while working as a Nurse Tech in our program designed to support and accelerate the skills that are learned in nursing school. MultiCare will provide career planning and opportunities to experience various work settings each term via rotations in different areas of the hospital, based upon interest and unit availability, to assist the Nurse Tech in identifying their ideal work environment. Additionally, MultiCare will supply educational opportunities to advance their career path. Upon graduation, candidate will apply to MultiCare RN Transition to Practice Residency program to transition from student to a professional nurse. Start dates: Continuous hiring every 2 weeks based on open positions. Learn more about our hiring process at MultiCare: MultiCare is a nicotine free campus, employment with MultiCare is contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check and passing a drug screen*** • Must have completed first term and a clinical rotation of an accredited program. • Per-diem/Oncall, non-benefit eligible, non union position. • Hospital specific and float about every 18 weeks between units in which accept Nurse Techs. o • Opportunity to work between 6, 8, 10 and 12-hour shifts during the school year, based on availability. One shift per week required. • Pay rate: $20.00 Flat rate, no benefits • Eligible for an optional $2500.00 tuition assistance payment, every 6 months, after 90-day probationary period; For every $2500.00 payment received, there is a 6-month waiting period/work agreement. • Career exploration support and an opportunity to work on units of interest. • Upon graduation of Nursing School, candidate is encouraged to apply for RN Transition to Practice Residency positions at MultiCare. Position Summary: The Nursing Technician is a student enrolled in a Registered Nurse program at an accredited school and has completed at least one academic term, which included a clinical component or an individual who has completed the Registered Nurse course of study and is awaiting the results of their NCLEX exams. The Nursing Technician is responsible for providing direct patient care applying current health concepts and performing routine duties to the level of academic competence accomplished in the individuals educational program(s) under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. This is an entry level nursing position requiring knowledge, judgment, and skill based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral and sociological sciences. Minimum Requirements: Education/Licenses/Certifications: Current enrolled as a student in accredited school preparing persons to practice as a Registered Nurse and completed at least one academic term which included a clinical component /OR Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing awaiting results of licensing exam for Registered Nurse, but no longer than 30 days past graduation Documentation of current clinical competencies from completed Nursing School course work Current State of Washington Nursing Technician Registered credential Current Health Care Provider level CPR certification FTE: ONCALL, Shift:VARIABLE _, Schedule: _VARIABLE Position Summary The Nurse Tech is an incredible opportunity for a student enrolled in a Registered Nurse program at an accredited school and has completed at least one academic term, which included a clinical component or an individual who has completed the Registered Nurse course of study and is awaiting the results of their NCLEX exams. If you have completed at least one academic term including a clinical component or have completed your study and are awaiting NCLEX exam results, then you can start your new career as a Nurse Tech at MultiCare today. Responsibilities You will provide direct patient care applying current health concepts and performing routine duties to the level of academic competence accomplished in the individual’s educational program(s) under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. You will contribute to the assigned unit nursing team, functioning as a member of the unit You will remain abreast of current trends/information in nursing and applies this knowledge/ information to practice You will attend required unit meetings/classes You will apply your knowledge, judgment, and skills as based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences Requirements Currently enrolled as a student in accredited school preparing persons to practice as a Registered Nurse and completed at least one academic term which included a clinical component /OR Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Current Nursing Technician Registered credential Documentation of current clinical competencies from completed Nursing School course work Current BLS certification About Covington Medical Center MultiCare Covington Medical Center, a four-story, 58-bed hub, serves southeast King County with inpatient and outpatient surgical care, a birth center, primary and specialty care, urgent care, 24-hour Emergency Department, pharmacy, lab and imaging services. Clinicians benefit from a neighborhood-focused, team-oriented culture, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rapidly growing community. About the Covington Community Covington is a friendly King County community with easy access to Seattle, Kent, Auburn and Maple Valley. With over 150 acres of parks, trails, waterways and sports facilities — plus a year-round aquatic center — the city provides abundant outdoor and family-friendly activities. Covington combines small-town charm with convenience and connectivity, offering a strong sense of community and an exceptional quality of life. Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $20.00 - $20.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. 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