Unitypoint Health Des Moines , IA 50301
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Patient Care Tech
South 3 Observation
Methodist
Benefits Eligible
Shift: Full Time and Part Time Nights
Full Time Days
$3,000 Sign On Bonus for FT External Candidates
Shift Differential for qualifying shifts
The Observation Unit at IMMC is a 14-bed unit dedicated to providing accelerated care with further management to determine patient need for inpatient admission or discharge. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers while promoting effective working relationships.
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Responsibilities
PCT performs patient care and treatments under supervision of a RN. Provides and documents care including, but not limited to, activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection and respiratory support activities as directed by the RN.
Possess the ability to lift, move, position and transport patients.
Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Must be at least 16 years of age
High School graduate/equivalent or in a high school/equivalent program
75-hour CNA course and completion of 1 clinical rotation.
150 Hour Advanced CNA Course
Experience:
Customer Service experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Observation Unit S3- Meth;
Shift: Full Time Days 7a-3p, Full Time and Part Time Nights 11p-7a with weekend rotation;
Job ID: 146792;
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