UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time 

11am-11pm and every 3rd weekend

$3,000.00 Sign On Bonus to Qualified Applicants!

The nursing assistant assists in patient care throughout all nursing areas.  Duties include assisting patients with their ADL’s, transporting patients in various types of equipment and ambulation, documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff.

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:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

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.

Delivery of Care

• Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient. Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member.
• Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Follows all established infection control policies and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient. 
• Obtain EKG under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Transfer of patients to other areas of the hospital under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Insertion of urinary catheters under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Cleaning and general housekeeping of rooms between patients.

Documentation

• Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in electronic health record.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
• Certified nursing assistant, certified medical assistant, emergency medical technician license, paramedic license or completion of training in nursing school that covers nursing assistant type duties. 
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
• Ability to move and lift patients and use appropriate equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written).
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.