About this opportunity
UnityPoint Health lists this PCT opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
nnArea of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
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nnSign On Bonus: $3,000
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nnFTE/Hours per pay period: .90
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nnDepartment: NursingFloat-Resource- Logan
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nnShift: Full-time, 7pm-7:30am
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nnJob ID:
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n nOverview
nUnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
nPatient Care Technician - Inpatient Units
nFull-Time Benefit: .9 FTE; 7:00pm-7:30am ; weekend/holiday rotation
nSign-On Bonus: $3,000.00 paid over 1 year (Full-time positions only)
nnThe Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.
nWhy UnityPoint Health?
nAt 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.
nOur 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:
nnnExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
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nnDental 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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nnEarly 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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n nWith 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.
nAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
nFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
nResponsibilities
nnnPartners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
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nnPerforms specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members per competency education. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
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nnObtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT scope of practice. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
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nnVerbally 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.
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nnTelesitter (applies to PCTs who have requested to learn this skill and Resource PCTs): Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the telesitter software.
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nnMaintains visual observation at all times . Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance .
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nnHand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority. Hand-offs are utilized to communicate patient treatment and assessment information, patient education needs, goals of care and other quality care measures at each change of caregiver or setting of care.
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nnDemonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections; reporting potential or actual concerns immediately .
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nnMaintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
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n nQualifications
nnnCompletion of nursing assistant or equivalent course.
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nnSix months of nursing assistant experience preferred.
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nnThis position does not get reported with Direct Care Workers (DCW).
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nnWrites, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
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nnMulticultural sensitivity.
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nnMicrosoft Office – basic computer skills.
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nnCustomer/patient focused.
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nnCritical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
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nnCapable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty.
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nnAbility to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
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nnAbility to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
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nnAbility to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
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nnAbility to prioritize simultaneous situations.
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Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
Who can apply
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