Student Nurse Technician- Med/Surg Y8- Methodist
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewStudent Nurse Technician-Younker 8 Pulmonary/GI-
MethodistPart-TimeDays or NightsBenefits Eligible $3,000 Sign On
Bonus for qualifying candidates Younker 8 is a 23 bed Medical
Surgical unit that provides an enriching learning experience while
caring for patients with a variety of diagnoses specializing in
pulmonary conditions. Younker 8 offers opportunities to advance
critical thinking skills and nursing autonomy within our
multidisciplinary team. Our nursing team has a voice to advocate
for change in the nursing profession. Through collaboration with
our resident physicians, professional governance council, and nurse
residency projects, we utilize evidence based practice to make a
difference in our patient care. Consider joining our team to help
shape tomorrow. Join our NEW model of care! UnityPoint Health is
embarking on an exciting and innovative care delivery model. Our
new Collaborative Care enables all members of the multidisciplinary
care team to practice at the top of their scope - leveraging your
unique skills, training, and strengths. As a Student Nurse
Technician (SNT) in this care model, you will provide care for a
specified group of patients. With the support of an RN and other
team members of the care group, you will perform tasks or skills
within your scope of practice, including but not limited to:
- Provide safe and reliable patient centered care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
- Complete vital signs, intake and output, glucose monitoring,
and activities of daily living.
- Set-up and maintain equipment on the unit and in patient rooms,
as appropriate.
- Promote mobility by assisting the patient with transfers,
repositioning, and ambulation.
- Support patient's nutritional needs, may include feeding a
patient.
- Document in the electronic medical record. Why UnityPoint
Health? Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year,
we're proud to be recognized as a 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 Total Rewards 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.
- Tasks 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. 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 Y8- Meth;
- Shift: Days Part Time and Full Time, WEP Night Part Time;
- Job ID: 145793;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Des Moines , Student Nurse Technician- Med/Surg Y8- Methodist, Healthcare , Des Moines, Iowa
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