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Posted : Friday, February 16, 2024 06:01 AM
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center.
Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.
Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine.
Changing Lives.
® University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E.
Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan.
31, 2024.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Carry out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated.
Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
Perform special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead/12 lead placement, and brace/pin site cares.
Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
Turn, positions and ambulates patients.
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake.
Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output.
Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
Share responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
Clean areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
Percent of Time: 90% Schedule: Rotating days and shifts, weekend and holiday rotation per unit guidelines Location: Downtown Campus Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.
uiowa.
edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and night.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
https://hr.
uiowa.
edu/benefits Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click HERE! Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Bigelow at meganbigelow@mercyic.
org Please include a resume in your application.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.
Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine.
Changing Lives.
® University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E.
Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan.
31, 2024.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Carry out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated.
Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
Perform special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead/12 lead placement, and brace/pin site cares.
Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
Turn, positions and ambulates patients.
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake.
Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output.
Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
Share responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
Clean areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
Percent of Time: 90% Schedule: Rotating days and shifts, weekend and holiday rotation per unit guidelines Location: Downtown Campus Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.
uiowa.
edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and night.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
https://hr.
uiowa.
edu/benefits Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click HERE! Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Bigelow at meganbigelow@mercyic.
org Please include a resume in your application.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• Phone : NA
• Location : 500 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA
• Post ID: 9070196181
