We are looking for a PRN staff to help join our Resource department to be a 1:1 sitter with patients. Work hours will vary per need of the department. We will have all shifts (first, second & third) available.

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, provides basic safety and comfort measures for the patient. Completes documentation as appropriate.

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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Contributes toward accomplishment of patient’s Plan of Care goals by providing safety activities as assigned by the nurse.

• Promptly completes documentation of patient’s care.

Department Support

• Promotes, monitors and maintains a safe clean environment by assisting with identifying safety needs of patients and modifying the environment to meet these needs, perform light housekeeping functions to maintain a clean, neat and orderly work/patient care area, adhering to established Universal/Standard precautions.

• Provides for efficient operation of unit/department by taking initiative and assuming other responsibilities as needed.

• Contributes effectively to the communication needs of the department by acknowledging patients, healthcare providers and visitors upon arrival to the unit, engaging in collaborative communication, identifying and reporting patient care concerns in a timely manner, practicing excellent telephone etiquette.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current CPR certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

· Multicultural sensitivity.

· Customer/patient focused.

· Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

· Knowledge of Telesitter monitors and related equipment.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Requisition ID: 2023-130155

Street: 350 N Grandview Ave

Name: 2020 UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

Name: Nursing Float/Central Resource

FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): .01

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Scheduled Hours/Shift: PRN, as needed. Shifts are available on 1st, 2nd and 3rd depending on department needs.

External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org