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Job description
Spencer, IA
nFull time
nR-
nLocation:
nSpencer, IA
nWorker Type:
nRegular
nWork Shift:
nPrimarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)
nSpencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
nPosition Highlights
nSpencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
nResponsibilities:
nnnProvides personal needs for our patients: Grooming - am/pm care, shaving/preps, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, bedside glucose testing, obtaining laboratory samples (i.e. urinalysis, sputum specimen, etc.)
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nnMaintains a clean and organized and therapeutic patient environment
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nnProvides for appropriate transporting and re-stocking of supplies and other items related to patient care needs
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nnProvides for the efficient management of written and verbal patient information
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nnPrepares and maintains the medical record
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nnPrepares and organizes charts for admission, transfer and dismissal
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nnMaintains patient confidentiality, including protection of the medical record, order communication data and all other verbal and written patient information
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nnTranscribes physician orders under the supervision of licensed nurses in a timely manner
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nnMonitors new orders and ensures these are verified by the RN/LPN per Spencer Hospital policy
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nnIdentifies and places appropriate pre-printed orders and consents on the medical record when indicated
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nnRecognizes and utilizes medical terminology and approved abbreviations per Spencer Hospital policy
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nnAssists with the transfer process of patients within the hospital and to external facilities
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nnParticipates in all departmental/cleaning activities as assigned
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nnFollows appropriate cleaning standards including sanitation standards
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nnCompletes and hands in daily cleaning checklist assigned to each specific work area
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nnCompletes spot cleaning of carpets when floor maintenance staff is busy or unavailable
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nnPosition will require to float in times of low census to a high needs department including patient care departments and environmental services
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n nRequirements:
nnnMust be a caring communicator, flexible, able to multitask and be comfortable with technological systems
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nnCNA certification at minimum is required
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nnBLS required or willing to obtain upon hire - Inhouse education available
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nnMust be willing to float to other areas in time of low census or greater need
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n nSchedule:
nnn68 hr per pay period
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nn6:45a-5:15p - 7 shifts per 2 weeks includes every other weekend
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nnOpportunity to work weekends only
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nnThe schedule may fluctuate based upon the needs of the department
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n nSpencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!
nPlease contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at or email .
nLearn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org
nAt Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
nThe policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .
nAdditional Notices:
nFor TTY, dial 711
nAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Worksite address
spencer, IA, 51301, US
Who can apply
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