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*Please note - all candidates will be contacted on Tuesday, August 5* Under direct supervision and instruction, performs routine tasks on the unit. Assist members of the nursing team in preparation for patient admissions, transfers, & discharges. Assists and performs direct patient observation as needed. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with moving & loading supplies for patient rooms
- Assists in the setup and tear down of patient rooms
- Run errands as needed for the unit
- Assists with the routine cleaning
- Assists with patient admission, transfers, & discharges
- Transport non monitored patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies
- Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions
- Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and cleanliness of unit
- May assemble equipment and supplies in preparations for various diagnostic procedures/treatments performed by physicians or nurses.
- Cleans patient units, operating rooms, and exam rooms, dependent on the area of assignment
- Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units
- Greets patients and visitors and helps to locate room assignments
- Answer the telephone and relay messages
- Direct patient observation as delegated by the care team
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to lift and move equipment
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to provide care with regards to patient condition and age
- Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate with staff, students, and the public
Schedule:24 hours per month,8 hours must be worked on the weekend or during off shift hours 1900-0730. Unit Partners are also required to work 1 summer and 1 winter holiday. *Please note - all candidates will be contacted on Tuesday, August 5* |
University of Iowa
Jul 29, 2025