Environmental Nursing Assistant - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU L8 - 100% (40 hours/week) -

Environmental Nursing AssistantThe University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Clean equipment, patient bedside area and nursing unit Set up rooms for patient admission Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care for patients Assist patients with bedpans, urinals and perineal cleansing Turn, position and ambulate patients Take temperature, pulse and blood pressure Enter daily patient record charting in computer Perform simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (i.e., dressing changes) Transport patients by bed, cart or wheelchair Transport equipment, specimens and supplies Perform basic CPR as required Maintain patient confidentiality Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday- Friday day shifts, 0700-1530, one summer and one winter holiday Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) 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