Patient Care Tech / CNA FT Days Newton Iowa

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Newton Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Tech/CNA for the Med Surg Unit. You will be supervised by the staff nurse and assist patients with daily living activities while delivering basic nursing care in a safe, clean environment.

The role involves 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and responsibilities including patient admission/discharge support, vitals collection, and ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant Program and must be on State CNA Registry.
• Must be 16 years old.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides/assists with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients to and from the unit.
• Measures and records heights, weights, intakes and outputs, and appetites as directed.
• Obtains vitals and blood glucose readings as directed.
• Maintains an awareness of personal and patient safety when performing all duties.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Education

CNA program completion

State CNA Registry

Mandatory Reporter training

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 hour day shift

Location: Des Moines, Iowa (IA)

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a Patient Care Tech/ CNA Med Surg Unit. As a Patient Care Tech/ CNA Med Surg Unit at MercyOne, you will be under the supervision and direction of the staff nurse, assist patients with activities of daily living, and provide patients with basic nursing care. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean environment in accordance with established methods and procedures of MercyOne Newton Medical Center.

Schedule

12-hour shifts; 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Days

General Responsibilities

• Provides/assists with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients to and from the unit.
• Measures and records heights, weights, intakes and outputs, and appetites as directed.
• Obtains vitals and blood glucose readings as directed.
• Maintains an awareness of personal and patient safety when performing all duties.

Education & Qualifications

• Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant Program and must be on State C.N.A. Registry.
• Must be 16 years old.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Benefits & Compensation

• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Company Overview

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.