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Nursing Assistant, Certified - Infusion Kirkland

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Job Location drjobs

Kirkland, WA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 26 - 37

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institutedesignated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

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.

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 patients rights and privacy as well as promotes independence.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to patients/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 problemsolving 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 organizations 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 $26.48 to $37.70 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

The schedule for this CNA Infusion role in Kirkland is: Monday through Friday 8a4:30p

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health wellbeing and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (1222 days per year) paid sick leave (1225 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Additional Information

Employment Type

Full-Time

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