UnityPoint Health

Student Nurse Technician- Younker 7 Med/Surg- Methodist

Requisition ID
2025-159797
Category
Nursing
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
1200 Pleasant St
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Med/Surg Y7- Meth
State
IA
FTE
0.6
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Part-Time Evenings 24 hrs/week, 3pm-11:30pm, weekend and holiday rotation
Work Remotely within the US
No
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Part Time Benefits

Overview

Student Nurse Technician-Younker 7 Medical/Surgical- Methodist

Part-Time 24 hrs/week

Evenings 3pm-11:30pm

Benefits Eligible

 

Younker 7 is a 22-bed general medicine floor with a diverse patient population that provides many learning opportunities. We collaborate closely with resident physicians to pilot projects that positively impact patient care. Leadership encourages nurses by promoting autotomy through critical thinking and the use of nursing clinical judgement. Our professional governance gives our team members a voice to advocate for change in the healthcare field. Come join our team and be part of a friendly and caring group of individuals.

 

Why UnityPoint Health? 

  • Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
  • Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

 

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

  • Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
  • Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members as identified in the PCT role. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
  • Tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Answering patient call lights
  • Assisting with simple procedures defined in the work area
  • Taking and recording vital signs and weights
  • Transporting patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens
  • Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment
  • Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
  • Verbally 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.

Qualifications

 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

 

·Enrolled in a formal BSN or ADN nursing program to include completion of introductory clinical nursing course with clinical component.

 

·Team members within UPH-DM may remain in Student Nurse tech role for up to 6-months after passing the board and achieving RN license.

 

Experience:

 

 

 

 

 

·Completion of 1 RN clinical rotation

 

·Six months of nursing assistant experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

·Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must possess and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.

 


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

 

·Ability to identify patients' needs and implement nursing care for a group of patients under the supervision of a RN/Clinical Instructor.

·Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.

·Multicultural sensitivity.

·Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

·Customer/patient focused.

·Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

·Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.

·Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

 

 

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