Student Nurse Technician Job at UnityPoint Health, Waterloo, IA

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  • UnityPoint Health
  • Waterloo, IA

Job Description

  • Area of Interest: Nursing
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: .15
  • Department: NursingFloat-Resource- Logan
  • Shift: 0700-1930
  • Job ID: 160982

  • UnityPoint Health Information

    Why UnityPoint Health? 

    Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 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.    

    • 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 long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged 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 purpose—to 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

    UnityPoint Health- Allen Hospital

    Departments: Resource/3Med/4Med/4Surg/3Heart

    Part-Time: 0700-1930; holiday rotation

    Responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department. Identifies patients' needs and implements nursing care for a group of patients under the supervision of a RN applying the skills learned in their initial nursing coursework.

    Responsibilities

    • 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 per competency education. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
    • Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. 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.
    • Telesitter (applies to Student Nurse Technicians who have requested to learn this skill and Resource Student Nurse Technicians): Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the telesitter software.
    • Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
    • Hand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority. Hand-offs are utilized to communicate patient treatment and assessment information, patient education needs, goals of care and other quality care measures at each change of caregiver or setting of care.
    • Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
    • Maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
    • Identifies the needs of patients by delivering high quality care, demonstrating the following clinical skills under the supervision of a RN. This includes: simple wound care, nasal gastric tube insertion, urinary indwelling and/or straight catheterization, trach care/suctioning and sterile glove technique.

    Qualifications

    • Enrolled in a formal nursing program.
    • Completion of introductory clinical nursing course with clinical component.
    • Six months of nursing assistant experience preferred.
    • 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.
    • Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
    • Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
    • Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
    • Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work,

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