Job Title: CNA
Facility: UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Location: 700 E University Ave Des Moines IA 50316
Contract: 13week
Shift: 7:00 AM 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
Pay: $30/hr on W2 or $32/hr on 1099
Local Rate: $27/hr on W2 or $29/hr on 1099
Job Description:
We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a Med/Surg unit at UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines IA. As a CNA in this role you will be part of a collaborative healthcare team supporting patients through the provision of daily care monitoring and assisting with rehabilitation activities. You will work closely with nurses physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of patients.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide basic care to patients including assisting with daily activities like bathing dressing and mobility.
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Monitor patient conditions by taking vital signs noting changes and reporting concerns to the nursing team.
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Assist with patient rehabilitation especially in postop and ortho cases.
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Document patient information and report on progress.
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Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
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Follow all infection control and safety protocols.
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Assist patients in achieving recovery goals providing emotional support where necessary.
Qualifications:
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Experience: Acute Rehab and/or Med/Surg background in a hospital setting is ideal.
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PostOp Rehabilitation/Ortho experience is a plus.
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Licensure: Active Iowa CNA license required (Compact licenses are accepted).
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Certifications: BLS required.
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Travel Experience: At least 1 successful travel contract completed.
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Availability: Must be able to commit to working 3648 hours per week with overtime after 40 hours and must be flexible with weekend shifts and holiday rotations.
Hospital Information:
Compensation:
Additional Information:
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Travelers must be COVID vaccinated; Medical/Religious Exemptions are provided upon request.
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Submission Requirements: Candidates with a taxable home address within 60 miles of the facility will be payed at $27/hr on W2 or $29/hr on 1099.
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Floating: The CNA will be required to float across multiple campuses including Iowa Methodist MC Iowa Lutheran and Iowa Methodist.
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RTO Limitations: Client prefers travelers to take no more than 7 days off during the 13week contract.