Patient Mobility Specialist- North 5 General Surgery- Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for a Patient Mobility Specialist to assist patients with mobility activities and improve their personal care management. This part-time position requires a high school diploma and a BLS certification within three months of hire. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Prior related health care experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobility activities as assigned by the nurse.
• Assist patients in managing personal care while increasing activity.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the care team.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Communication

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Mobility Specialist- North 5 General Surgery- Methodist

Pay Competitive

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: 172566

Overview

Part-Time 16 hrs/week, varied hours, every third weekend and holiday rotation

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population? Our unit offers a unique opportunity to work with patients experiencing a wide range of acute medical and surgical needs. We specialize in: Gynecology and Breast Surgeries, including advanced procedures like DIEP flap reconstruction, ENT and General Surgery, and Acute Medical Diagnoses. You\'ll collaborate closely with our Physician Surgical Residency Program, contributing to a culture of learning and excellence while ensuring patients receive the highest quality care. If you\'re looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a real impact, we’d love to meet you!

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

• Contributes toward accomplishment of patient’s plan of care goals by providing mobility activities as assigned by the nurse.
• Assists patients and their families in learning to safely manage personal care while increasing activity, strength, and endurance.
• Effectively works with the patient and their interdisciplinary care team, reinforcing and promoting therapy/mobility initiatives.
• Effectively communicates changes in patient condition and functional ability to support an expedited change in the patient’s plan of care and prevention of more serious complications.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Prior related health care experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid driver\'s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• MOAB (will be obtained during training)

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.

About the company

Welcome to UnityPoint Health. As your partner in health, we\'re dedicated to making it easier for you to live well-so you can show up for the moments that matter most.

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