Environmental Aide Nursing Assistant - Vascular and Neuroscience Acute and Intermediate Care Unit (2RC) - 100% - Days

Responsibilities

• Communicates and interacts with patients, visitors, and other health care professionals in an effective manner and maintains positive, cooperative relationships
• Implements the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse, providing appropriate care with regard to patient’s condition and age
• Observes patients for changes in physical condition throughout their stay, and reports to registered nurse
• Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by nurses or physicians
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as assigned (i.e. enemas, collecting specimens, preoperative preparation of skin)
• Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit
• Implements measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents in consultation with the registered nurse
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
• Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy
• Affords assistance during emergencies, within the scope of practice
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned
• Participates in unit staff meetings and in-services
• Complies with annual competency review guidelines
• Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations
• Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including follows established leadership, remains responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meets the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Benefits

• 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

Pay

• Merit Pay Plan

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• No weekends
• No holidays

Location

University Campus, Iowa City, IA

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions