Certified Nursing Assistant - General Oncology

Nursing Assistant (NAC)

The Nursing Assistant (NAC) participates as a team member in the overall functioning of the clinic. The NAC is responsible for the flow of the patients each day and perform duties as described in the Primary Responsibilities section.

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. The position is based at our South Lake Union General Oncology Clinic.

Responsibilities

Patient Flow

• Rooms patients and families to patient care area
• Conducts clerical tasks, patient transport, cleaning and restocking of rooms, and other requests to maintain clinic flow

Patient Care

• Responsible for patient care activities including, but not limited to: vital signs, ECG, patient ADLs, and patient transport.
• Responsible for and trained to use patient lift equipment
• Recognizes symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal vital signs (including pain) and immediately escalates to RN and/or provider.
• Documents vital signs and other patient information per policy
• Assists with procedures as directed
• Recognizes different types of isolation requirements and uses appropriate precautions.

Customer Service

• Demonstrates behavior which maintains and respects patient's rights and privacy, as well as promotes independence.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's/families emotional, social, and mental health needs.
• Acts as a courteous, polite representative of Fred Hutch.
• Creates a safe and comfortable environment by demonstrating caring behavior and conveying confidence.
• Promotes and maintains effective communication as evidenced by:
• Demonstrating respect for the ideas, opinions, and feelings of others.
• Seeking help with problem-solving as needed.
• Giving and receiving appropriate feedback

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Charges for supplies and equipment appropriately.

Role Development

• Takes initiative and responsibility for identifying and pursuing learning opportunities.

HIPAA Patient Privacy

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients. Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes.

HIPAA Employee Privacy

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and maintains confidentiality of employee information and Fred Hutch strategic plans and initiatives, financial information or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize employee rights or organization's operations. Accesses and uses the minimum necessary employee and organization information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Washington required.
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Knowledge of human growth and development to modify care to age and developmental stage of the patient. Physically able to perform the tasks of the role, such as walking, standing, pushing, and bending; lifting patients, equipment and linen supplies; and performing nursing procedures.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to follow direction and guidance
• Ability to recognize limitations and seek help
• Ability to identify learning needs and plan learning opportunities
• Ability to appropriately respond to emergencies or disasters per clinic protocol and scope of practice
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Strong interpersonal and customer services skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, complex healthcare environment

The hourly pay range for this position is from $28.36 to $40.37 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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