Patient Team Support - Medical Surgical

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Team Support - Medical Surgical for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth 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.

Be part of a caring team that feels like family; where collaboration is valued and professional development is supported. You'll be caring for a variety of acutely ill medical and surgical patients.  PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Discover PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and the vibrant Bellingham community in this video! https : / / peacehealth.culturehq.com / story / 5596

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Details of the position

• Performs assigned tasks within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant and in accordance with PeaceHealth 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.

What you bring

Working conditions

Lifting

Environmental Conditions

Mental / Visual

For a full position description or for questions, please contact Denise Etchison @ DEtchison@peacehealth.org

PeaceHealth 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. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical / dental / vision coverage; 403b retirement plan 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.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility .

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.