Nursing Assistant Medical-Nephrology at UnityPoint Health

Sioux City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Activities Of Daily Living (ADL), Patient Ambulation, Patient Monitoring, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Medical Equipment Handling, Communication

Industry

Description

Overview Nursing Assistant - Medical-Nephrology Unit UnityPoint - St. Luke's - Sioux City Downtown Provides direct, hands-on patient support across nursing units under the supervision of licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, promoting safe ambulation and transport using appropriate equipment, accurately documenting care and treatments, monitoring patient safety and condition, and promptly communicating observations and changes to the care team. 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 Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to nurse in charge of patient. Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member. Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment. Attends appropriate training programs, unit meetings and other mandatory meetings. Seeks to be involved in unit improvements, quality projects, and other enhancements to patient care. Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. Qualifications Education: Must be actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program. High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Experience: Previous hospital or nursing home experience as a Patient Care Tech and/or completion of training in nursing school that covers Patient Care Tech type duties and/or Must attend UPHSL Patient Care Tech training. Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct hands-on support to patients, including assistance with activities of daily living and safe ambulation. Responsible for monitoring patient conditions, documenting care, and communicating changes to the nursing team.