Student Nurse Technician- North 6 General Surgery- Methodist

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Med/Surg N6- Meth
• Shift: Full-Time and Part-Time Days, Evenings, or Weekend Package
• Job ID: 159800OverviewStudent Nurse Technician- North 6 General Surgery- MethodistFull-Time or Part-Time Days, Evenings or Weekend PackageBenefit Eligible$3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible positions North 6 is a 25 bed unit caring for patients with acute care surgical needs. Specializing in colorectal procedures and bariatric sleeve procedures. The physicians and unit have received designation as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. Collaboration with the Physician Surgical Residency Program to ensure the patients receive the best outcomes. 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.

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