Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Services

Spencer Hospital; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Affordable insurance

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA is seeking a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care and support. The role involves assisting with grooming, feeding, glucose testing, and documentation while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

The position requires CNA certification and BLS or willingness to obtain, with potential to float to other departments as needed. Competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for in-house education are offered.

Qualifications

• CNA certification at minimum is required.
• BLS is required or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Must be a caring communicator, flexible, able to multitask and comfortable with technological systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for patients (grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding).
• Assist with rounds and ensure patient safety.
• Transport and restock supplies for patient care.
• Maintain medical records and confidentiality.
• Assist with patient transfers and admissions/discharges.
• Transcribe physician orders under RN/LPN supervision.
• Float to other departments as needed.
• Follow cleaning and sanitation standards.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Location:Spencer, IAWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.Position HighlightsSpencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.Responsibilities:Provides personal needs for our patients: Grooming – am/pm care, shaving/preps, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, bedside glucose testing, obtaining laboratory samples (i.e. urinalysis, sputum specimen, etc.)Maintains a clean and organized and therapeutic patient environmentProvides for appropriate transporting and re-stocking of supplies and other items related to patient care needsProvides for the efficient management of written and verbal patient informationPrepares and maintains the medical recordPrepares and organizes charts for admission, transfer and dismissalMaintains patient confidentiality, including protection of the medical record, order communication data and all other verbal and written patient informationTranscribes physician orders under the supervision of licensed nurses in a timely mannerMonitors new orders and ensures these are verified by the RN/LPN per Spencer Hospital policyIdentifies and places appropriate pre-printed orders and consents on the medical record when indicatedRecognizes and utilizes medical terminology and approved abbreviations per Spencer Hospital policyAssists with the transfer process of patients within the hospital and to external facilitiesParticipates in all departmental/cleaning activities as assignedFollows appropriate cleaning standards including sanitation standardsCompletes and hands in daily cleaning checklist assigned to each specific work areaCompletes spot cleaning of carpets when floor maintenance staff is busy or unavailablePosition will require to float in times of low census to a high needs department including patient care departments and environmental servicesRequirements:Must be a caring communicator, flexible, able to multitask and be comfortable with technological systemsCNA certification at minimum is requiredBLS required or willing to obtain upon hire - Inhouse education availableMust be willing to float to other areas in time of low census or greater needSchedule:PRN - approximately 2 to 3 shifts per 2 weeks6:45a-5:15pWeekend and holiday rotation may be requiredThe schedule may fluctuate based upon the needs of the departmentSpencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email [e-mail] more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org