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The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking Patient Care Technicians in the Adult Short Stay Unit (LLJCP) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.
This unit is part of the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division.
This unit features 30 private patient rooms and is designed to care for patients admitted to UIHC under observation or recovery level of care, with a focus on timely treatment.
The Lower Level Short Stay Unit is a new construction unit that opened in April 2023 as part of UIHC's Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division.
The diverse patient population cared for on this unit will include both medical and surgical patient populations who are typically admitted to the hospital for an estimated 24-48 hour stay.
Patient diagnoses frequently treated as medical observation include but are not limited to chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, and syncope.
Surgical recovery patients include a variety of procedures under the care of the following services : orthopedics, urology, plastics and cardiology, among others.
We rely on teamwork to provide high quality and compassionate care as we provide patients the necessary care and education for them to make a safe transition home following their short stay in the hospital.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :
- 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 of Time : 50 - 90% (24-36 Hours)
Schedule : Nights, weekend and holiday rotations as assigned
Location : UIHC Main Campus, John Colloton Pavilion (LL JCP)
Merit Pay Plan
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 - click here for details
- For more information about why you should select UIHC, click here
Minimum Eligibility Requirements :
Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Please include a resume with your submission. 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 Regan Lampe at [email protected].
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information
- Classification Title : Patient Care Technician
- Appointment Type : Merit
- Schedule : Part-time
Compensation
Pay Level : 5
Contact Information
- Organization : Healthcare
- Contact Name : Regan Lampe
- Contact Email : [email protected]
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.
S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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