Patient Care Technician - Obstetrics - Grinnell - Weekend Package Days

Why UnityPoint Health

Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 whats 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 youre 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 longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged 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 purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. Applies knowledge and skills by focusing on patients 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.

• 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 patients condition to the appropriate person.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities objective and open to others 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.

Required

Education:Graduate of high school or equivalent. Minimum of 75hour nurse aide course. Validation Code of Eligible status by the Director Care Worker Registry. Basic computer/typing skills.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons. Must possess and maintain current BLS certification of obtain certification within three months from date of hire.

Preferred

Education: Medical Terminology course strongly recommended.

Experience: Previous healthcare experience