Posting ID 139831
Department Nursing Service/UIHC
Jobcode Patient Care Technician
Working Title PRN Patient Care Technician - Respiratory Specialty & Palliative Care Unit
Details
The Respiratory Specialty & Palliative Care Unit is looking to hire a PRN Patient Care Technician.
PRN Patient Care Technicians are required to work 24 hours per month.
Under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas.
Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.
Characteristic Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
Carries 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
Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc
Performs 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
Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges
Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort
Turns, positions and ambulates patients
Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies
Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake
Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output
Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge
Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions
Shares 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
Cleans 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
Percent Time: PRN - 24 hours per month, 8 hours per week
Schedule: Night shifts between the hours of 7 pm - 7 am
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Ability to read, write and follow instructions
Contact KYLIE GUY
Phone: 319-384-6736
Email: kylie-arras@uiowa.
edu
Application Instructions Please send your resume to kylie-arras@uiowa.
edu and include the job title in the subject line of your email
Ad Start Date 02/09/2024
Ad End Date 02/12/2024