Nursing Assistant Same Day Surgery

UnityPoint Health•Sioux City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nursing Assistant - Same Day Surgery UnityPoint - St. Luke's - Sioux City Downtown Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. The nursing assistant assists in patient care throughout all nursing areas . Duties include assisting patients with their ADL’s, transporting patients in various types of equipment and ambulation, documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff. 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.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in high school or an equivalent program .
Must attend UPHSL Nursing Assistant training or completion of training in nursing school that covers nursing assistant type duties
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient.
Assists with access, transport and storage of medications, but does not administer medications.
Follows all established infection control policies and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient.
Performs all duties included with job competencies.
Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in computer .
Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member .
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately .
Follows compliance requirements and reports any observation of fraud, waste or abuse to their immediate supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Communicates utilizing the ICARE/FOCUS Standards in all aspects of care and interaction with others.
Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all 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.
O rders needed office supplies, or other supplies as needed for the areas.
Organizes nurses’ station to keep neat and well organized.
Assists with data collection.
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 for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, 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 .