Student Nurse Technician- North 5 General Surgery- Methodist at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Basic Cardiac Life Support, Transporting Patients, Assisting Procedures, Activities of Daily Living, Communication, Safety, Data Entry, Clinical Skills

Industry

Description

Overview Part-Time Days or Nights, every third weekend and holiday rotation Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for full-time offers Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population? Our unit offers a unique opportunity to work with patients experiencing a wide range of acute medical and surgical needs. We specialize in: Gynecology and Breast Surgeries, including advanced procedures like DIEP flap reconstruction, ENT and General Surgery, and Acute Medical Diagnoses. You'll collaborate closely with our Physician Surgical Residency Program, contributing to a culture of learning and excellence while ensuring patients receive the highest quality care. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a real impact, we’d love to meet you! 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 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. Tasks 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 Education: Enrolled in a formal BSN or ADN nursing program to include completion of introductory clinical nursing course with clinical component. Team members within UPH-DM may remain in Student Nurse tech role for up to 6-months after passing the board and achieving RN license. License(s)/Certification(s): Must possess and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire. Experience: Completion of 1 RN clinical rotation Other: 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.

Responsibilities

The Student Nurse Technician performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment.