Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0171)

Location: Renton, WA – VMC Main Campus, Nurse Float Pool

Shift: Nights | FTE: 0.9

About the role

A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR). This is a float-pool position that works variable hours across different departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform generic and department-specific clinical-support duties as outlined in the Clinical Support Partner job description.
• Report significant signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition—such as level of consciousness, mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, wound drainage, or output—to the RN, LPN, or CAR.
• Report alarming or malfunctioning equipment and any behavioral or compliance concerns.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies: cardiac/pulmonary arrest, psychiatric crises, postpartum hemorrhage (Birth Center), and newborn emergencies (Birth Center).
• Demonstrate safe use of patient-care equipment and understanding of developmental/behavioral characteristics for all age groups served: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Phlebotomy duties

• Perform phlebotomy and chem-strip procedures according to protocol.
• Maintain biannual phlebotomy certification.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers.
• One year of patient-care experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant–Phlebotomy certification required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend, execute, and act within scope of practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with patients of all age groups and developmental stages.

Pay

Salary range: $27.34 – $43.61 per hour, depending on experience.