DES MOINES, Iowa, USA
1 day ago
Student Nurse Tech - Jumpstart Program
Employment Type:Part timeShift:

Description:Posting HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Earn a $2,000 monthly stipend while you finish the last 9 months of your RN education.

MercyOne will reimburse your board and licensure fees.

Once you have your licensure, start your career with MercyOne (18-month retention requirement).

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.

Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.

Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs.

Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.

Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. 

Performs bedside blood glucose testing. 

Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.

Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

Performs post-mortem care.

Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. 

Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. 

Discharges patients from system.

Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.

Collects and labels specimens.

Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.

Must be 18 years of age.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

5 South is a 40-bed, fast-paced med/surg unit caring for acutely ill adults specializing in urology, nephrology, trauma, and colorectal surgery and general body systems. Our many specialties and diverse patient population will provide daily challenges and vast opportunities to develop a wide breadth of nursing knowledge and hone the valuable nursing skills so important in nursing development in future applications across all specialties. We partner with our Virtual Nurse partners to provide collaborative patient care utilizing virtual and bedside nursing.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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