Patient Care Technician Nursing Admin Float 60 Days Downtown Campus

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here youre part of something greater something bigger. Our A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here youre part of something greater something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise technology collaboration and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. Youll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

Position Responsibilities:

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature pulse respiration and blood pressure.
• Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy peripheral IV removal & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas preoperative preparation of the skin dressing changes collecting specimens applying binders braces etc.
• Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy ECG lead/12 lead placement and brace/pin site cares.
• Assists with patient admission transfers and discharges.
• Directly provides for patients personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turns positions and ambulates patients.
• Transports patients equipment specimens and supplies.
• Feeds patients serves drinking water and nourishments and records patients intake.
• Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.
• Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
• Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
• Shares responsibility for preparation proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
• May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
• Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants cleaning products and care of the housekeeping equipment
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally electronically and in writing with patients family members and health care staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of medical terminology instruments and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule: 2 12-hour shifts per week (0630-1900) self schedule weekend and holiday rotation
Location: Downtown Campus
Merit Pay Plan: Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and night.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.