Patient Care Technician-Nursing Full Time Rotating
Patient Care Technician-Nursing Full Time Rotating
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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
CNA not required.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team the PCT gives direct care to patients under the supervision of the nurse. The PCT is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of safe care and comfort for patients.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Assists patients with tasks they are unable to do for themselves (ADLs feeding grooming mobility etc).
Monitors the health of patients via vital signs glucose assessments safety rounds and reports as appropriate to the nurse.
Observes patients condition and any changes in their physical emotional or mental status and communicates the status of the patient including any changes periodically to a supervisor case manager or nurse.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
Follows infection prevention measures.
Environment
Assists the team to ensure adequate stock and supply is available for patient care.
Supports the team in keeping patient rooms and the work area safe and clean.
Clerical
Assists the team to respond to patient calls in a timely fashion.
Supports the medical team in handling paperwork.
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 DIA OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Participates in department/hospital meetings programs performance improvement etc.
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.
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
- BCLS Required withing 180 days of emloyment
- Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English
- Microsoft Office Basic computer skills
- use of usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions of the position
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
