<ul> <li>Area of Interest: Patient Care </li><li>FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4 </li><li>Department: Med/Surg N6- Meth </li><li>Shift: Part-Time, Varied Hours, 16 hrs/week, every third weekend and holiday rotation </li><li>Job ID: 164507 </li></ul> <p>Overview</p> <p>Part-Time 16 hrs/week, varied day and evening hours, every third weekend and holiday rotation</p> <p>North 6 is a fast-paced acute care surgical unit specializing in colorectal and bariatric sleeve procedures, while also providing expert care for patients with diverse medical diagnoses. As a designated Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, we take pride in delivering top-tier outcomes through innovative practices and a patient-centered approach. Our unit partners closely with the Physician Surgical Residency Program, offering team members the opportunity to work in a collaborative, teaching-focused environment that supports professional development and continuous learning.</p> <p>If you're passionate about surgical care, thrive in a collaborative setting, and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact-North 6 is the place for you!</p> <p>Why UnityPoint Health?</p> <p>At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.</p> <p>Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.? Here are just a few:</p> <ul> <li>Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. </li><li>Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. </li><li>Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. </li></ul> <p>With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.</p> <p>And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.</p> <p>Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Contributes toward accomplishment of patient's plan of care goals by providing mobility activities as assigned by the nurse. </li><li>Assists patients and their families in learning to safely manage personal care while increasing activity, strength, and endurance. </li><li>Effectively works with the patient and their interdisciplinary care team, reinforcing and promoting therapy/mobility initiatives. </li><li>Effectively communicates changes in patient condition and functional ability to support an expedited change in the patient's plan of care and prevention of more serious complications. </li><li>Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education: High School Diploma or equivalent</p> <p>Experience: Prior related health care experience preferred</p> <p>License(s)/Certification(s):</p> <ul> <li>Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons </li><li>Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. </li><li>MOAB (will be obtained during training) </li></ul> <p>Level 3: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.</p>