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;

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