Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical

UnityPoint Health•Dubuque, IA

45d

About The Position

Patient Care Tech (CNA) - 5N Med/Surg Part-time; .70 FTE (56 hours/pay period) Nights, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, holiday and every other weekend rotation The 5 North department is a 23 bed Medical Floor that sees a variety of different patient populations. We see patients that just had cardiac caths, strokes, CHF, COVID, pneumonia and dialysis (CAPD is done on the floor) along with many other diagnoses. Every shift will be a learning experience with new patients. We are a fun team to work with. Why UnityPoint Health? 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.â¯ 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or currently and actively working towards completion of Diploma/GED
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 3 months from date of hire

Nice To Haves

Prefer candidates that have successfully completed the CNA program and are active on the Iowa Direct Care Registry

Responsibilities

Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Answers patient call lights.
Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area
Takes and records vital signs and weights.
Monitors and records intake and output.
Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction.
Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.
Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.