Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0669)

Job Overview

A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).

Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA
Department: Nurse Float
Shift: Days
Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.9
Category: SEIU-Service
Salary Range: Min $27.34 – Max $43.61/hrly DOE

Prerequisites

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One (1) year patient care experience, preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.

Essential Responsibilities And Competencies

• Demonstrates applied knowledge in generic and department-specific structure/process standards.
• Demonstrates applied knowledge in patient care resources and references.
• Reports the following to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR):
  • Significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN / LPN or CAR.
  • Observations in changes in patient condition (such as, but not limited to, level of consciousness or mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.).
  • Equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
  • Concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to:
  • Cardiac/pulmonary arrest.
  • Psychiatric emergencies.
  • Postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center).
  • Newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center).
• Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served: Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric (older adult).

MA - Phlebotomy - Additional Duties

• Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
• Maintains biannual certification.
• Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.

Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions

Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.