Float Unit

Great River Health•West Burlington, IA

7d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Performs a variety of clerical functions and tasks related to department specific needs. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Surgical, Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Pediatric, Obstetric, Telemetry and Psychiatric. Duties are included but are not limited to those below for specified units. • Care for the restrained patient and monitor for safety, as directed by the licensed nurse. Perform Bedside shift report and beginning and end of shift. Utilize policies and procedures to keep patients safe from falls. Assist in wound prevention and Hospital acquired pressure injuries.• Is cost conscious in use of equipment and supplies.• Adhere to safety practices for own personal protection, i.e. infection control devices, lifts, gait belts, eye shields, gloves.• Demonstrate accurate keyboarding proficiency and computer navigation skills.• Demonstrate knowledge of basic math to calculate intake and output.

Requirements

Basic Dysrhythmia Certification Required within 6 Months of Hire.
Basic Telemetry course Required
Completion of C.N.A. course (or complete within four months of hire date) Required or Completion of C.N.A course if currently in high school Required
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 120 Days Required
Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services
Certified Nursing Assistant within 120 Days Required
CNA required upon hire if in High School.
MOAB within 12 months of hire.
ICU and CCU: NIHSS and 8 8 Hours of Primary Stroke Education within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Medical Terminology course or within one year of hire Preferred
Health care experience within the past five years Preferred
computer classes/experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Answer patients' call lights in a timely manner and addresses request or reports to co-worker to fulfill the request.
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Maintain clean patient rooms and changes linens, as appropriate.
Deliver messages, documents, and specimens.
Observe patients' conditions, measuring and recording intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
Maintain inventory of supplies based on unit routine.
Proactively monitor patients for safety and communicate to licensed nurse the need for any monitoring devices (alarms).
Consistently use patient safety devices.
Document activities performed in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
Greet visitors and callers to ascertain purpose of visit or call, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Facilitate admissions, discharges and transfers in collaboration with other staff.
Assemble, clean sheet, and tear down medical records.
Operate office equipment such as: nurse call, fax, scanners, photocopier, computer system, telephone system, telemetry.
Accurate and timely order entry.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Perform quality checks on equipment, i.e., crash cart, transport monitor.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Performs accurate patient registration and verifies patient information.
Tracts and records unit census.
Serves as the patient's 'Personal Care Champion' by assisting them with activities of daily living.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity