Student Nurse Technician-Clinical Staffing Office

UnityPoint Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to making a difference in patient care. As a Student Nurse Technician, you will collaborate with experienced RNs, providing essential support in various nursing units. This part-time role offers flexible evening and night shifts, allowing you to gain valuable experience while balancing your education. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about nursing and ready to contribute to a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Dental and Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Early Access to Earned Wages

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Completion of introductory clinical nursing course required.
• Six months of nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and healthcare team in achieving patient care outcomes.
• Perform tasks like taking vital signs and assisting with procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Communication Skills

Education

Enrolled in BSN or ADN Nursing Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $3,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4
• Department: Clinical Staffing
• Shift: Part-Time Evenings or Nights
• Job ID: 160080

Overview

Student Nurse Technician- Internal Resource Pool (Float)

Part-Time Evenings, Nights

Shift differentials for qualifying shifts

Benefits Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for full-time offers

The Internal Resource Team (IRT) provides support and additional resources to nursing units throughout UnityPoint Health-Des Moines during times of vacancy, high acuity, and census variations. The IRT provides support for 17 adult, Medical/Surgical, inpatient nursing units at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital.

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

• Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
• Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members as identified in the PCT role. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
• Tasks include but are not limited to:
• Activities of Daily Living
• Answering patient call lights
• Assisting with simple procedures defined in the work area
• Taking and recording vital signs and weights
• Transporting patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment
• Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
• Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Education:

Enrolled in a formal BSN or ADN nursing program to include completion of introductory clinical nursing course with clinical component required.

Team members within UPH-DM may remain in Student Nurse tech role for up to 6-months after passing the board and achieving RN license.

Experience: Completion of 1 RN clinical rotation required. Six months of nursing assistant experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must possess and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.

Lifting Requirements: Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects