Patient Team Support - ICU Stepdown

Overview

Patient Team Support - ICU Stepdown role at Peace Health is a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position. Salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $22.54 – $33.82
. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

• Performs assigned tasks within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant and in accordance with Peace Health and general nursing policies and procedures.
• Meets or exceeds customer needs as a patient advocate, exercises discretion in the management of patient information and assures strict patient confidentiality.
• Reports significant changes in patient’s status to the appropriate care team member.
• Responsible for clerical duties on the unit, to include but not limited to: accurate transcription of orders; coordinates patient admission, discharge and transfer as applicable to unit; coordinates patient registration, scheduling and insurance authorizations as applicable to unit; provides effective communication linkage between all care team members.
• Monitors, maintains and orders unit supplies.
• Within the scope of a Nursing Assistant; demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

• Required
  :
  Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington (Washington Requirement:
  Employees hired prior to October 1, 1997 may qualify for this position with a Registered Nursing Assistant designation from the State of Washington).
• Required Upon Hire
  :
  Basic Life Support.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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