Nursing Asst

• Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9

• Department: Intensive Care Unit- Downtown

• Shift: 12 hours per shift

• Job ID: 185924

Overview

Nursing Assistant - ICU

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Sioux City Downtown

Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts

Schedule: Self-Schedule, Days 7am-7pm or Nights 7pm-7am, rotating weekends or holidays

Provides direct, hands-on patient support across nursing units under the supervision of licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, promoting safe ambulation and transport using appropriate equipment, accurately documenting care and treatments, monitoring patient safety and condition, and promptly communicating observations and changes to the care team.

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.  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.

Responsibilities

Delivery of Care

• Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to n urse 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 nurse.

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

Development

• Attends appropriate training programs, unit meetings and other mandatory meetings.

• Seeks to be involved in unit improvements, quality projects, and other enhancements to patient care.

• Effectively communicates with team members, physicians, ancillary staff, and customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise, and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations.

• Uses Patient/Family Centered approach of care of patient /family.

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 an d reflects knowledge of HIPAA, 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 .

Qualifications

Education:

• Must be actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program .

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience as a Patient Care Tech and/or completion of training in nursing school that covers Patient Care Tech type duties and/or must attend UPHSL Patient Care Tech Training.

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire required .

• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.