Student Nurse Technician- Med/Surg 2N- Lutheran
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewStudent Nurse Technician - Surgical/Ortho - 2 North -
LutheranDays, Evenings, Nights (combo of any). Weekend Package
Nights.Benefits Eligible Shift Differential for qualifying
shifts$3,000 Sign On Bonus for qualifying candidates 2 North is a
30 bed medical-surgical unit that provides acute care services to
inpatients and observation patients. The unit specializes in
Orthopedics, Gynecology, Urology, and Abdominal Surgery. 2N also
can care for patients requiring remote telemetry. Our patient
population includes pediatric, adolescent, adult and aging adult.
Choose a career that matters with UnityPoint Health - Des Moines!
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is a family of four hospitals
including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital,
Blank Children's Hospital and Methodist West Hospital. Our team
members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve
our patients and visitors every day. Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team - For the
third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a by
Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.Culture
- At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career
and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering
belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits - Our
competitive program offers benefits options that align with your
needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're
in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're 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 is an essential part of delivering a
remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement - Be an
essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the
people and communities we serve. Visit to hear more from our team
members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
ResponsibilitiesClinical 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 patient's 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 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.*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 RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to
perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or
SpecializedNot 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 UPH-DM may
remain in Student Nurse tech role for up to 6-months after passing
the board and achieving RN license. Experience: *Completion of 1 RN
clinical rotation *Six months of nursing assistant
experienceLicense(s)/Certification(s): *Valid driver's license when
driving any vehicle for work-related 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.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Med/Surg 2N- Luth;
- Shift: Days and Day/Evening, Evenings, Nights , every 3rd
weekend and holiday rotation; PT and FT. FT WEP Nights;
- Job ID: 145752;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Des Moines , Student Nurse Technician- Med/Surg 2N- Lutheran, Healthcare , Des Moines, Iowa
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