Overview
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Resource float staff go to the five inpatient units, Emergency Department when there are boarders, Telesitter camera monitoring and may be utilized on other units and departments as the need arises. The main units include the following:
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n - 5 MS, a surgical unit which is a 20-bed unit which is mostly surgical based patients, but also includes medical patients including oncology and pediatric population.
n - 5 North, medical unit a 23-bed unit which is mostly medical patients, which includes fresh cardiac catheterizations, strokes, CHF, COVID, pneumonia and dialysis (CAPD is done on the floor) along with many other diagnoses.
n - Acute Rehab unit – a 10-bed unit, which is mostly neurological based rehabilitation include strokes, brain tumors, head trauma, and patients who have need for more rehabilitation due to deconditioning.
n - Behavioral Health unit – a 9-bed unit for gero-psych diagnoses such as dementia, psychoses, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression in a geriatric population of 55 years old and older population.
n - ICU – a 10-be unit for critically ill patients and need for cardiac drips and other specialty needs. This is a nurse run unit in which PCTs are added when census is higher or there is a need for 1:1 coverage.
n - ED – a 16 bed unit in which we support with staff when there are boarders.
n - Telesitter – this is a part of the Resource Team in which you would monitor up to 12 cameras for patient safety issues.
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Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care. Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. The PCT also provides visual monitoring of Telesitter patients to ensure patient safety.
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Why UnityPoint Health? ?
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n - Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.?
n - Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.?
n - Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.?
n - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.?
n - Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.?
n - Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.?
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Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
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Responsibilities
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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
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n - Assists patients with activities of daily living.
n - Answers patient call lights.
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n - Views and possesses knowledge of Telesitter monitors and related equipment.
n - Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
n - Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
n - Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
n - Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.
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n - Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
n - Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
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Qualifications
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Minimum Requirements
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Preferred or Specialized
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Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
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Education:
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High school diploma/GED or currently & actively working towards completion of diploma/GED
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· Successful completion of Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry
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· OR at least at a junior level in an accredited BSN program
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Experience:
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Previous healthcare experience
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License(s)/Certification(s):
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Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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· Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
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· Multicultural sensitivity.
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· Basic computer skills.
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· Customer/patient focused.
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Knowledge of Telesitter monitors and related equipment
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Other:
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Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.