Patient Care Technician Inpatient-Student Nurse

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Student Nurse-Patient Care Technician for multiple units in Illinois. This position provides a valuable learning opportunity while balancing work with school and is designed for active nursing students looking to gain practical experience in patient care.

Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K matching

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Must be an active nursing student with flexibility during breaks.
• Willingness to work every other weekend during summer.
• Completion of Cornerstone modules and vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily living activities and transportation of medications.
• Partners with RN for patient care outcomes and goals.
• Maintains accurate records and enters data into EMR.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Entry

Safety Awareness

Education

Active Nursing Student

Job description

Overview

Student Nurse-Patient Care Technician InpatientPRN AS NEEDED - Multiple Units Available

Students will get the chance to familiarize themselves with the unit(s). Great learning opportunity that allows a flexible schedule while in school!

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides basic nursing care for the personal and comfort needs of the patient.

What sets our Quad Cities/Muscatine Market apart? It's our NEW "Commit to Sit" Program- As an RN Inpatient, participate in the "Commit to Sit" initaitve by spending 5 minutes daily with each patient to foster personal connections and enhanse compassionate, holistic care.

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

• Patient Care

  • 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.
  • Obtains records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. Competency validation and documentation of skill performance is required.
  • Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members, following competency validation.
  • May assist with responsibilities of the Unit Secretary, per department expectations and appropriate competency validation.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living.
  • May assist in transporting medications that are not controlled substances from pharmacy delivery devices to medication storage areas on patient care unit, as well as transporting medications from patient care unit to pharmacy.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Nursing Student
• PCT will provide manager with break dates upon hire/transfer into role
• Will work .60 FTE or above schedule during summer break
• Will work every other weekend during summer break
• Will agree to work a minimum of 4 additional shifts during other holiday breaks – Christmas/Spring Break/Fall Break etc. Dates to be reviewed with manager
• PCT will be responsible to complete all Cornerstone modules by due date
• PCT will be required to fulfill all vaccination requirements

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*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.