What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Nursing Med/Surg - Grinnell - PRN position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
- Department: Nursing Med/Surg
- Shift: Varied 7a-7p or 7p-7a
- Job ID: 159937
UnityPoint Health Information
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
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.
Overview
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care. Applies knowledge and skills by focusing on patient’s personal care, activity, nutrition, hydration, elimination, and prevention of health complications. Offers exceptional service and support to patients and their families during times of physical and cognitive ill health. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. Acts in accordance with DNV Primary Stroke Center guidelines and educational requirements therein.
Responsibilities
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Answers patients call lights.
• Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area under the direction of the RN.
• Takes/monitors and records vital signs, weights, and intake and output.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
• Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Uses technology to promptly and accurately document care provided.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient care.
• Reports in a timely manner, pertinent patient observations, significant incidents, or any changes in patient’s condition to the appropriate person.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, and puts the success of the team above own interest.
• Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Follows established, individualized plan of care and teaching plans based on identified patient needs, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.
Qualifications
Education:
• Graduate of high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of 75-hour nurse aide course.
• Validation Code of “Eligible” status by the Director Care Worker Registry.
• Basic computer/typing skills.
• Medical Terminology course strongly recommended
Experience:
• Previous healthcare experience - Preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Mandatory Reporter certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
