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Nurse Tech

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA • 1d ago

Area of Interest: Nursing

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.15

Department: NursingFloat-Resource- Logan

Shift: 7p-7:30a/12

Job ID: 179469

Overview

UnityPoint Health- Allen Hospital

Student Nurse Technician - Resource

Part-Time No Benefits - .15 FTE - 7:00pm - 7:30am 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.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. ? Here are just a few: ???

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. ?

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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.

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