Nursing Assistant Intensive Care Unit

Full Time, 0.9 FTE / 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts in the Intensive Care Unit at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Sioux City Downtown.

About the role

Provides direct, hands-on patient support across nursing units under the supervision of licensed staff. Self-scheduling for days (7am-7pm) or nights (7pm-7am), including rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) according to hospital procedures; reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to the nurse in charge.
• Assists with safe ambulation and transport of patients using appropriate equipment.
• Restocks rooms and maintains a safe, clean environment.
• Follows infection control policies and ensures patient safety.
• Obtains EKGs under the direction of the nurse.
• Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake/output, and ADL care in the computer.
• Attends training programs, unit meetings, and mandatory meetings.
• Participates in unit improvements, quality projects, and patient care enhancements.
• Communicates effectively with team members, physicians, ancillary staff, and customers.
• Uses a Patient/Family-Centered approach to care.
• Demonstrates UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintains current licenses/certifications required for the position.
• Completes annual education and competency requirements.
• Practices knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Understands compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program; high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience as a Patient Care Tech and/or completion of training in nursing school covering Patient Care Tech duties, or attendance at UPHSL Patient Care Tech Training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off and parental leave.
• 401K matching and employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance for four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.