Patient Mobility Specialist- North 6 General Surgery- Methodist
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 164507
Type: Part Time Benefits
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Overview: Part-Time 16 hrs/week, varied day and evening hours, every third weekend and holiday rotation North 6 is a fast-paced acute care surgical unit specializing in colorectal and bariatric sleeve procedures, while also providing expert care for patients with diverse medical diagnoses. As a designated Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, we take pride in delivering top-tier outcomes through innovative practices and a patient-centered approach. Our unit partners closely with the Physician Surgical Residency Program, offering team members the opportunity to work in a collaborative, teaching-focused environment that supports professional development and continuous learning. If you're passionate about surgical care, thrive in a collaborative setting, and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact-North 6 is the place for you! Responsibilities: * Contributes toward accomplishment of patient's plan of care goals by providing mobility activities as assigned by the nurse. * Assists patients and their families in learning to safely manage personal care while increasing activity, strength, and endurance. * Effectively works with the patient and their interdisciplinary care team, reinforcing and promoting therapy/mobility initiatives. * Effectively communicates changes in patient condition and functional ability to support an expedited change in the patient's plan of care and prevention of more serious complications. * Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Prior related health care experience preferred License(s)/Certification(s): * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons * Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. * MOAB (will be obtained during training) Level 3: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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