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+ Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6

+ Department: Observation Unit S3- Meth

+ Shift: Weekend Package Nights, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 11p-7a

+ Job ID: 177499

Overview

Shift: Weekend Package Nights, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 11p-7a

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.

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

+ PCTs will perform 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.

+ Team members under the age of 18 may not independently operate mechanical lift equipment.

Qualifications

License(s)/Certification(s):

+ CNA certification preferred

+ Valid driver's license

+ Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Other:

+ Must be 16 years old or older

+ Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently , and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.