What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing/Environmental Aide - Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine Unit (3RC) 60% - 75% M - F Days position at The University of Iowa?
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking an Environmental Nursing Assistant in the Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine Unit (3RC) 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.
Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine (3RC)
In April 2023, our acute orthopedics unit (3 RCP) expanded to become a 48-bed adult surgical unit focusing on the care of orthopedics, trauma, and spine patients. Our staff is full of motivated individuals that are passionate about the quality of care they provide.
The Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine believes it is our responsibility to provide patient centered care that will enable our patients and their families to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. We believe that exceptional care of our patient embodies excellent clinical skills intertwined with compassionate care to achieve maximum quality of life.
The pulse of our unit is teamwork for the sake of holistic patient-centered care and a healthy work environment. This allows our staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally by providing all necessary resources for staff to excel and achieve their career goals.
Unit Staff Provides Care for Patients Who Experience:
- Traumas/Orthopedic Injuries (motor vehicle accidents, fractures, skeletal traction, etc.)
- Reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder)
- Osteosarcoma removal and reconstruction
- Spine surgery
- Hand surgery
- Foot and Ankle surgery
- Amputations
- Sports injuries
- Young adult hip preservation procedures
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- 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. 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.
- Assists staff 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.
- Assists to transport patients to tests and procedures, or discharge.
- Assumes responsibility of sending equipment to bioengineering for scheduled maintenance
- Assists in environmental of care audits
- Reordering supplies in bulk for the unit
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 60% 75% (24 - 30/ hours/week)
Schedule: Day shifts between 0700-1530 Monday - Friday, no weekends
Location: UIHC, Roy Carver Pavilion
Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-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
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Ability to read, write and follow instructions
Desired Requirements:
- CNA
A resume is required as part of the application process. This posting will be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. At the end of the 10-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Kyle Fountain at kyle-fountain@uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Salary : $28,600 - $36,200
