Patient Care Tech

Mary Greeley Medical Center; Ames (IA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA seeks a Nursing Assistant to support RN, provide direct patient care, and help with activities of daily living. The role includes night shifts, 72-hour biweekly schedule, and rotating weekends.

Candidates should have BLS, Nursing Assistant training, and strong communication. You will work under supervision, document care, assist with mobility, and ensure patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or within 90 days of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire.
• Stroke education maintained per regulatory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Report to RN; assist with cares to complete FIM scores.
• Practice ethically and communicate effectively in all areas of practice.
• Perform patient care and treatments under supervision of a nurse.
• Provide and document nursing care including activities of daily living, mobility, and respiratory support.
• Lift, move, and transport patients as needed.
• Perform procedures defined by departmental competencies.
• Consider age, growth, and developmental needs when providing care.
• Support day-to-day operations of the unit.

Connaissances

BLS Training

Mandatory Reporter Training

CNA Program Completion

English Communication

Formation

CNA Program Completion

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced Nurse Aide Program Completion

NREMT Certification (ER/ICCU)

Description du poste

72 hour Full Time , Night Shift , 7p-7a & 11p-7a, every third weekend rotation

Biweekly Hours: 72

Date Posted 10/14/2026

Position Summary

Under general direction, protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities. Under general supervision, supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing duties as assigned by the RN. Prevents illness and injury. Advocates for patients and their families. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

Position Responsibilities

Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

• Report to RN, level of assistance during cares for RN to complete FIM scores.
• Practices ethically
• Consistently performs AIDET.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice
• Performs patient care and treatments under the supervision of a nurse
• Provides and documents nursing care, including but not limited to activities of daily living, exercise and ambulation, specimen collection, and respiratory support activities
• Lifts, moves, positions, and transports patients
• Performs procedures as defined by departmental competencies
• Considers age, growth, and developmental needs when providing care
• Assists with duties as requested to support the day-to-day operations of the unit

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
• Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

Organizational Requirements:

• Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

None Specified

Completion of Advanced Nurse Aide program.

High school diploma or GED

Completion of 75-hour basic Certified Nursing Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation of a nursing program or comparable education, training and experience OR ER and ICCU Department only- NREMT Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Proficient in communication skills.

Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines.

Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with diverse population groups.

Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and able to adapt to change.

Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and tactful manner with physicians, staff, patients and/or their representatives.

Ability to read and understand chart documentation.

Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.

Ability to read, write and understand the English language.

Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in providing care for infant through geriatric patients as required.

Ability to assist nursing personnel with patients; explain procedures and give information; skill in the use of specialized equipment and/or techniques; ability to detect abnormal conditions and report appropriately; able to function promptly and appropriately under stressful conditions.

Skill in effective oral communication in English.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: