Student Nurse Technician- MedSurg Y5- Methodist
Student Nurse Technician- MedSurg Y5- Methodist
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UPH Additional Information
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.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at
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.
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 patients 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.
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 any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of UPHDM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of critical nature may require and individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.
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 to include completion of introductory clinical nursing course with clinical component.
Team members within UPHDM may remain in Student Nurse tech role for up to 6months after passing the board and achieving RN license.
Experience:
Completion of 1 RN clinical rotation
Six months of nursing assistant experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated 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/Clinical Instructor.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Gig
