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Nurse Tech: This 0.3 FTE/Per-diem position is scheduled to work 12-HR variable shifts.
Non-exempt, $27.70/HR — $39.58/HR. Placement within this range is based on applicable years of experience. Benefits Include: Mason Health also offers these benefits for per-diem employees: Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to Talkspace and the Calm App.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Sick Leave
Provides nursing care to patients and their families; performs nursing duties under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse. Scope of practice is limited to that which is within the student’s level of training as certified by the school of nursing and in accordance with hospital policy. Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities Performs patient care duties within the nurse tech's scope of practice, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assists RNs and other healthcare providers in implementing the plan of care by performing common therapeutic nursing techniques as appropriate to level of training, which may include; oral and topical medications, and ointments; nose, ear, eye drops and ointments; dressing changes, urinary catheterization, suppositories, enemas; ostomy care and gastrostomy care in established healing conditions; blood glucose monitoring.
Under RN supervision, formulates an individualized plan of care as indicated, evaluates for effectiveness, and reports to RN. Anticipates changes in patient care needs. Communicates and documents changes in the patient's condition, on a timely basis, to RN.
Correctly administers medications and IV fluids, based on the age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition, as supervised by RN. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Assists in organizing nursing activities in a manner that considers patient needs and the needs of the facility and staff.
Safely administers prescribed treatments, PO and IM medications, as delegated by RN. (Nurse Techs shall NOT administer chemotherapy, blood or blood products, IV medications, and scheduled drugs; no procedures or medications involving central lines.) Assists in formulating a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate, from admission to discharge under RN supervision.
Serves as a patient advocate. Exercises discretion in the management of patient information and assures strict patient confidentiality. Responds to emergency situations in a calm and supportive manner.
Maintains composure and professional demeanor in stressful situations. Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively. Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills.
Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and timeframes. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards.
Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Student clinical experience in an acute or long-term care facility. Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations 1.
Nurse Technician registration with Washington State Department of Health required. 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or within 180 days of hire. Mason Health practices equal employment opportunity for all workforce members and applicants for employment.
Mason Health does not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no workforce member will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion/creed, age, disability, marital or veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.
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About the role
Provides nursing care to patients and their families; performs nursing duties under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse. Scope of practice is limited to that which is within the student’s level of training as certified by the school of nursing and in accordance with hospital policy.