Travel RN - UnityPoint Health (OB)
unitypoint
OTHER
Patient Care Technician - Acute Care
unitypoint· Center for Acute Care - 3N
About this role
Overview
Shift: 6:45am-7:15pm; includes every third weekend and two holidays per year
Jump into hands-on care for adult and geriatric patients, supporting the RN and LPN with everything from daily routines to admissions and discharges. Help keep things running smoothly with vital tasks like glucose checks, EKGs, and tracking intake & output. You’ll document care in the eMAR, take part in purposeful rounding, and be part of the team that’s always looking to learn, educate, and improve how we do things. Every day brings something new—let’s make a difference together!
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Assists the registered nurse with the admission assessment by obtaining temperature, respiration, height, weight, pulse and blood pressure. Orients patient to room and unit
- Attends to patient's daily hygiene, including oral care, hair care, baths, peri care, application of glasses, dentures and hearing aids.
- Assists with passing meals, nourishments, water and assists patients as need indicates.
- Acknowledges and meets patients' needs regarding movement and elimination.
- Functions in day-to-day and emergency situations in accordance with nursing standards and as assigned by the nurse.
- Maintains orderly storage of supplies and assists in accounting for chargeable items.
- Documents temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights and diet consumption in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Performs Glucose Point of Care.
- Performs EKG’s
- Applies telemetry equipment to patients using proper lead placement and discontinues equipment use.
Qualifications
Education:
- Seventy-five (75) Hour Nursing Assistant Course preferred
Licensure:
- Certificate from an approved Nursing Assistant Course is preferred
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to exercise good judgment, maintain effective interpersonal relationships and adapt to change.
- Ability to organize work.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required for specialized area of assignment.
- Basic Life Support completion required.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.
- Member of Support Stroke team requiring 2 hours of annual stroke education
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Patient Care Technician - Acute Care position at unitypoint?
The salary for this Patient Care Technician - Acute Care role at unitypoint is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Patient Care Technician - Acute Care position at unitypoint located?
This Patient Care Technician - Acute Care role at unitypoint is based in Fort Dodge, IA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Patient Care Technician - Acute Care role at unitypoint full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Patient Care Technician - Acute Care role in the Center for Acute Care - 3N department at unitypoint.
Which team or department does the Patient Care Technician - Acute Care at unitypoint belong to?
This Patient Care Technician - Acute Care position is part of the Center for Acute Care - 3N department at unitypoint. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Patient Care Technician - Acute Care position at unitypoint?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to unitypoint's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Patient Care Technician - Acute Care job at unitypoint posted?
This Patient Care Technician - Acute Care position at unitypoint was posted on Jun 12, 2024. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Patient Care Technician - Acute Care
unitypoint
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