Nursing Technician

Nursing Technician
Job Type: PRN
Wage scale: $17.96 - $24.55

This is a Union Position.

Your experience matters

Lourdes Health is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Nursing Technician is a Washington-registered nursing student or eligible recent graduate who provides patient care and performs only those nursing functions that are within the individuals education skills and knowledge; have been verified in writing by the nursing program; and are authorized by hospital policy. The Nursing Technician practices only under the direct supervision of a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) who has agreed to supervise and is immediately available. The RN retains responsibility for the nursing process and the patients overall nursing care.

How youll contribute

The Nursing Technician may perform the following only when included on the current nursing-program verification validated by the hospital permitted by policy and assigned by the supervising RN:

• Gather and document patient information including vital signs intake and output pain information mobility hygiene nutrition elimination skin observations and other approved data; promptly report findings and changes to the RN.

• Participate in focused and comprehensive patient-data collection and in the nursing care process under RN guidance without independently assessing interpreting findings establishing nursing diagnoses planning care or evaluating outcomes.

• Provide approved patient care such as hygiene toileting feeding repositioning ambulation range-of-motion activities specimen collection and other verified skills.

• Perform approved treatments and procedures within demonstrated competency and the written verification from the nursing program.

• Administer only medications that are specifically verified by the nursing program validated by the hospital allowed by law and policy and assigned under direct RN supervision. Follow all medication-safety checks and immediately report concerns or adverse responses.

• Use equipment only after documented training and competency validation.

• Document care and observations accurately and promptly in the health record in accordance with hospital policy; documentation review or co-signature is completed when required by hospital policy.

• Respond to changes in condition by stopping the activity when appropriate remaining with the patient and immediately notifying the supervising RN; activate emergency processes within training and hospital policy.

• Maintain patient privacy infection-prevention practices therapeutic boundaries a safe environment and respectful patient- and family-centered care.

• Perform other functions only when lawful program-verified competency-validated permitted by hospital policy and assigned by the supervising RN.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What were looking for
Applicants should have a current enrollment in good standing in a Washington State Board of Nursing-approved LPN ADN or BSN nursing program or eligibility as a recent graduate under RCW 18.79.340.. Additional requirements include:

• Current active Washington State Nursing Technician registration before performing nursing-technician functions.

• Experience: Six months in an accredited nursing program.

• Current enrollment in good standing in a Washington State Board of Nursing-approved LPN ADN or BSN nursing program or eligibility as a recent graduate under RCW 18.79.340.

• Written verification from the nursing program identifying each specific nursing function the individual has demonstrated and may safely perform.

• Continued eligibility and good standing verified by the hospital within three weeks after completion of each academic term.

• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers before independent patient-care assignment and completion of hospital-required orientation and competencies.

• Ability to communicate promptly and clearly with the supervising RN and to recognize and report changes in patient condition.

About our Health System
Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco WA and Lourdes Behavioral Health is a 48-bed hospital located in Richland WA and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

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EEOC Statement

Lourdes Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.