Student Nurse-Patient Care Technician Inpatient - UnityPoint Health

Student Nurse-Patient Care Technician Inpatient

PRN 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.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter.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. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• 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. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

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.

• Must be an active Nursing Student
• PCT Seasonal 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 Seasonal will be responsible to complete all Cornerstone modules by due date
• PCT Seasonal will be required to fulfill all vaccination requirements

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