TEMP - CNA - ACUTE CARE (NIGHTS) WATERLOO IA

Company: Della Infotech
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

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Traveler MUST be COVID vaccinated. Medical/Religious exemptions must be approved prior to submission.

All candidates' permanent addresses MUST be over 60 miles from this facility. UnityPoint is not willing to accept local candidates at this time.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

A highly respected group of CNAs who float to various departments and units. Scheduled part-time and full-time to augment coverage for high census, absences and leaves. The units floated to include our four med/ surg units (3 Medical, 4 Medical, 4 Surgical and 3 Heart), Behavioral Health, ICU, Emergency Department and rehab specialty units. You may work on more than one unit in a scheduled shift and must be able to provide ideal patient care to any area you float to. Applicants must be assertive, have a positive attitude and value team work. After initial orientation, you will take a telemetry/dysrhythmia class and ACLS training. . Quarterly education and competency is provided.
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
• Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Development & Patient Education
  • Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
  • Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
  • Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
  • Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Basic UPH Performance Criteria
    • Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
    • Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
    • Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.---
    • Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
    • Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
    • Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
    • Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. Quote from current AHSA traveler on assignment:
      Since coming to Allen almost three months ago, I've experienced kindness in every unit I've floated to. The nursing staff welcomed me; and I've felt the love of the pharmacy staff, the laboratory staff, and other ancillary departments such as PACU and ED. Everyone has been welcoming and kind, and more importantly, they appreciate my help! I love it here, which is why I extended my contract until February 2022. The winter will be my first winter in the Midwest since I graduated from nursing school in 2009, and I honestly cannot see myself in a better place. I feel like a valuable and respected part of the team. I am glad to be here where my time and skills sets are appreciated. ALLEN ROCKS!
      
      Requirement description :
      • 1 year current CNA experience - Required
      • BLS- Required

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