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Job Description
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
UnityPointSt. Lukes
FullTime
7pm7am
The Patient Care Tech assists in patient care throughout all nursing areas. Duties include assisting patients with their ADLs transporting patients in various types of equipment and ambulation documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff.
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 whats 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 youre in.
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were 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 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 .
Responsibilities
Delivery of Care
- Assists patients with ADLs according to hospital procedures reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to nurse in charge of patient.
- Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member.
- Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Follows all established infection control policies and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient.
- Obtain EKG under the direction of the nurse/paramedic.
- Insertion of urinary catheters under the direction of the nurse/paramedic.
- Documents vital signs weights activity intake and outputs and ADL care given to patient in .
Development
- Attends appropriate training programs unit meetings and other mandatory meetings.
- Seeks to be involved in unit improvements quality projects and other enhancements to patient care.
- Effectively communicates with team members physicians ancillary staff and customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations.
- Uses Patient/Family Centered approach of care of patient/family.
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 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.
Qualifications
Education:
Must be actively enrolled in high school with a current CNA or high school graduate or equivalent program.
Experience:
Previous hospital or nursing home experience as a Patient Care Tech and/or completion of training in nursing school that covers Patient Care Tech type duties and/or Must attend UPHSL Patient Care Tech training.
Previous hospital or nursing home experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors) certified within the first 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
Ability to move and lift patients and use appropriate equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
Effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal nonverbal and written).
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
