Student Nurse Technician-Float
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 120576
Type: Part Time No Benefits
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Overview:
Responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support. Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department. Identifies patients' needs and implements care for a group of patients under the supervision of a RN applying skills learned in their initial nursing coursework.
Why UnityPoint Health?
* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
* Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members as identified in the PCT role. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
oTasks include but are not limited to:
Activities of Daily Living
Answering patient call lights
Assisting with simple procedures defined in the work area
Taking and recording vital signs and weights
Transporting patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens
Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment
Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.
90%
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
10%
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors
Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health's values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities
Foster Unity:
Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.
Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.
Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.
Own The Moment:
Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
Enthusiastically engage in our work.
Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.
Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.
Champion Excellence:
Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.
Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.
Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.
Seize Opportunities:
Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.
Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.
Have the courage to challenge the status quo.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Enrolled in a formal BSN or ADN nursing program.
Experience:
Six months of nursing assistant experience.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to identify patients' needs and implement nursing care for a group of patients under the supervision of a RN.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
SCOPE:Position had supervisory responsibilities? Yes?or No?If yes, complete below.
Direct
Indirect
Total
Exempt
Non-Exempt
Total
Budget Control(Complete if position has budget responsibilities)
Annual Operating Budget(including payroll)
Annual Revenue/Sales
Other Scope Measurements
Pertinent to the position, such as number of beds, number of units/departments, number of employees leading, cases per month, etc.
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Mental/Cognitive Demands:
(List any special mental and cognitive abilities required by the position in your specific environment)
Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
The environment may cause high stress levels due to constant interruptions, high volume urgency of issues, and interactions with a wide variety of professionals and personalities.
Must be understanding and patient.
Ability to work under time constraints.
Must be able to work independently and assume responsibility for timely completing of assigned functions.
Ability to understand and deal effectively with problems and opportunities.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Exercises sound judgement, seeking advice when appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements
(Check all that apply if essential to perform job)
?Talk/Hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information)
?See (defect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess)
?Stand or Sit (stationary position)
?Walk (move, traverse)
?Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position)
?Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance (ascent/descent, work stop, traverse)
?Bend/Stoop/Kn
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