Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0791)

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

Full-time, 0.9 FTE, night shift

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, decreased output, equipment alarms, or behavioral/emotional concerns—to the Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).
• Respond appropriately to:
  • Cardiac/pulmonary arrest
  • Psychiatric emergencies
  • Postpartum hemorrhage (Birth Center)
  • Newborn emergencies (Birth Center)
• Demonstrate safe use of patient-care equipment.
• Understand and adapt to the developmental and behavioral characteristics of all age groups served: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Phlebotomy duties

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

Requirements

• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers.
• Medical Assistant (MA) – Phlebotomy certification required; must obtain within 90 days of hire if not already certified.
• One year of patient-care experience preferred.

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.