Patient Care Technician - Nursing Med/Surg - Grinnell - Full Time Days

Overview

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care. Applies knowledge and skills by focusing on patient’s personal care, activity, nutrition, hydration, elimination, and prevention of health complications. Offers exceptional service and support to patients and their families during times of physical and cognitive ill health. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.  Acts in accordance with DNV Primary Stroke Center guidelines and educational requirements therein.

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:      

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
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• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
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• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   
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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 activities of daily living.• Answers patients call lights.• Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area under the direction of the RN.• Takes/monitors and records vital signs, weights, and intake and output.• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.• Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.• Uses technology to promptly and accurately document care provided.• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient care.• Reports in a timely manner, pertinent patient observations, significant incidents, or any changes in patient’s condition to the appropriate person.• Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, and puts the success of the team above own interest.• Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.• Follows established, individualized plan of care and teaching plans based on identified patient needs, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.• Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education: • Graduate of high school or equivalent.• Minimum of 75-hour nurse aide course.• Validation Code of “Eligible” status by the Director Care Worker Registry.• Basic computer/typing skills.• Medical Terminology course strongly recommendedExperience: • Previous healthcare experience - PreferredLicense(s)/Certification(s): •Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Mandatory Reporter certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire•Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons