Nursing Assistant - Video Monitoring Unit -100%25, - Nights

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This role is 100%25, nights, every other weekend, and every other holiday, located at the University Campus in Iowa City, IA.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the Tele-sitter software
• Maintains 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
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the appropriate care to the patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the RN
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment
• Arranges meal break times with nurse and informs nurse prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason so that relief may be provided to ensure constant patient observation
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary, but does not counsel or provide opinions
• Demonstrates behaviors in line with Service Excellence
• Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues
• Assures patient environment safety
• Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse
• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs
• Communicates and interacts with patients, visitors, and other health care professionals in an effective manner and maintains positive, cooperative relationships
• Implements the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse, providing appropriate care with regard to patient’s condition and age
• Observes patients for changes in physical condition throughout their stay, and reports to registered nurse
• Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by nurses or physicians
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as assigned (i.e. enemas, collecting specimens, preoperative preparation of skin)
• Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit
• Implements measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents in consultation with the registered nurse
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
• Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy
• Assists staff during emergencies, within the scope of practice
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned
• Participates in unit staff meetings and in-services
• Complies with annual competency review guidelines
• Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations
• Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed