Nurse Technician

MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential support to nursing staff through basic patient care duties and assistance with daily living activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility and must be CPR/BCLS certified. Responsibilities include hygiene support, patient positioning, and ensuring a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, and turning.
• Assist with toileting, taking and documenting vital signs, and maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ability to prioritize patient needs

Job description

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure) and intake/output measurements.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effective communication and teamwork skills required. Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast‑paced care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long‑term care facility preferred.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.