This position is responsible for direct care of patients in the Medical Surgical/ICU area, as well as patient related housekeeping services, in accordance with hospital and departmental standards and policies.
PRN Status
Minimum of one-12 hour weekend shift per 6 week schedule required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Acquires knowledge of the patient’s current condition through shift report from nursing staff
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Performs patient related services as directed by primary nurse, Charge, or House Supervisor
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Provides personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting) for patients for which training and experience have provided the necessary degree of skill
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Assists patients with ambulation, transferring, and turning in bed
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Obtains and documents vital signs, I/O, weights, and meal percentage eaten
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Obtains capillary blood glucose readings
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Answers call lights and performs patient rounding
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Documents all patient care completed including hygiene cares, patient activity and patient rounding
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Assists with patient safety practices
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Performs Safety Technician 1:1 duties and documents
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Prepares patients for meals; serves and collects trays; assists in setting up and feeding patients;
serves fresh water and nourishments when indicated -
Provides for comfort of patients
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Assists in preparing patients for tests and transporting specimens to lab
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Transports patients throughout the hospital as delegated
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Observes, reports and records any changes in signs, symptoms and conditions of the patient
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Communicates patient needs, serves as a patient advocate
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Communicates effectively with medical staff, hospital and department members, patients and families
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Answers telephone, takes messages, disseminates information to the appropriate personnel
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Assists in controlling visitors to patients as delegated
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Assists in infection control and quality assurance activities
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Performs cleaning duties, cleaning of patient rooms and other areas relating to patient care;
completes assigned department daily checklist duties -
Supplies and cleans nourishment center
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Checks and restocks department supplies
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Keeps work area clean and organized
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Attends all in-services and meetings as required
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Assists in the orientation of new employees
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Active on Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry
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BLS Certification
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Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required
Employee Benefits:
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Health Insurance (eligibility at 20+ hours per week)
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IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
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Paid Leave
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Pharmacy (on-site)
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Program
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Wellness Center and Cafeteria (on-site)
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Optional Benefits (Aflac, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision)
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