Student Nurse Technician-Clinical Staffing Office

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Student Nurse Technician, where you will play a vital role in patient care alongside experienced healthcare professionals. In this part-time position, you will assist in various tasks, including vital sign monitoring and patient transport, while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. With a commitment to employee development and a culture of belonging, this organization offers competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus for dedicated team members. Make a difference in the lives of patients and advance your nursing career with this fulfilling opportunity.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Completion of introductory clinical nursing course required.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and healthcare team to achieve patient care outcomes.
• Perform tasks like vital signs, patient transport, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Documentation

Education

Enrolled in BSN or ADN nursing program

Job description

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