Nurse Tech

Overview

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). Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support. Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department. Identifies patients' needs and implements care for a group of patients under the supervision of a RN applying skills learned in their initial nursing coursework.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture 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 like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance 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 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 https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

Responsibilities

Clinical 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.

• 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

• Enrolled in a formal BSN or ADN nursing program.

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.

• Ability to identify patients' needs and implement nursing care for a group of patients under the supervision of a RN.

• 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.

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.15;

• Department: Nursing Float;

• Shift: Self Scheduling, Various Shifts and Hours;

• Job ID: 147178;