Patient Care Technician - Adult Acute Care (2JCP) - 100% Night Shifts

Description
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking Patient Care Technicians in the Surgery Specialty Services Unit (2RC) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This unit is part of the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division.
The Adult Acute Care Unit is a 30-bed, medical surgical unit. We serve a variety of patient populations including the Family Medicine service along with specialized surgical patients. The surgical patients include otolaryngology (ENT), oral surgery, and plastic reconstructive surgery. We are able to provide our patients with all private rooms, which allows for a more comfortable experience for both patients and their families. We have a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team that helps to provide excellent patient care to all patients on our unit. Our goal is to provide each patient an individualized care plan, and provide them the support and care they need and deserve.
On 2 JCP We Provide Care for Patients with These Conditions:

• Diabetes
• Wound management
• Electrolyte imbalances
• Respiratory diseases
• Tracheotomies
• Total laryngectomies
• Post-cancer or trauma free flaps and rotational flaps for facial reconstruction
• Thyroidectomies
• Cochlear implants
• Acoustic neuromas
• Mandible fractures
• Panniculectomies
• Hernia repairs
• Breast reconstruction

Percent of Time: 100 % - 40 hours per week
Schedule: Night shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation
Location: University of Iowa Health Care, University Campus
Salary: Merit Pay Plan
Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for details
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Qualifications
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins at
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.