Nursing Assistant/Environment Aid - Surgery Specialty Services (2RC) - 100% Days at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-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.®


The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking an Environmental Aid for the Adult Surgery Specialty Services Unit (2RC) within the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. The Surgical Specialty Unit (2 Roy Carver) is a 34-bed surgical unit that provides post-operative care for a variety of patients undergoing complex procedures. Essential to the care of these multidimensional patients is an interdisciplinary team skilled in the areas of post-operative disease processes.
We Provides Care for Patients with the Following Conditions:

• Solid organ transplant
  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Kidney
• Trauma surgery
• Vascular
  • Femoral popliteal bypass
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Colorectal Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
  • Laparoscopic and Robotic sleeve gastrectomy
  • Laparoscopic and Robotic gastric bypass
• Emergency general surgery

The Surgical Specialty Unit believes it is our responsibility to provide patient centered care that will enable surgical patients and their families to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. We believe that exceptional care of the surgical patient embodies excellent clinical skills intertwined with compassionate care to achieve maximum quality of life.

*Named an MBSAQIP Accredited - Comprehensive Center for bariatric surgery


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.
• 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 computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit.
• 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.
• Adheres to UIHC policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality.

Percent of Time: 100%


Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift

Location: University Campus, Iowa City, IA

Merit Pay 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
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.


Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Regan Lampe at Regan-Lampe@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.


Additional Information

• Classification Title: Nursing Assistant
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Regan Lampe
• Contact Email: regan-lampe@uiowa.edu

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