Mercy Iowa City Hospital is actively seeking a Nursing Technician to join our team!

Benefits include two health insurance options administered by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - a traditional plan or a high deductible plan with a generous HSA match and multiple plan options - dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance, as well as voluntary insurance options, 401(k) plan with employer match, colleague discounts, free, covered parking, and more!

Pay Range: $16.95 - 24.69 per hour.

Your starting hourly wage will be directly based upon years of relevant experience to the position. We will give you full credit for each year of past experience you have.

Basic Job Function and Responsibilities

To assist with selected patient care activities under the supervision of an RN, and work as a vital member of the patient care delivery team. Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization.

Job Duties/Performance Expectations

• Assists with patient care activities and implementation of nursing care plan as directed by the RN. Recognizes and reports condition changes to the nurse.
• Checks and restocks patient care areas and unit supplies per unit policy.
• Maintains a clean and neat environment in the patient care area.
• May perform unit clerk functions including, but not limited to; answer phones, relay messages, assists with the obtaining of medical records and acts as a messenger between nursing units and for ancillary departments.
• Performs all duties in compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Maintains knowledge base and continuing education to ensure compliance with JCAHO, and other guidelines. Notifies management of any breaches of standards and contributes to improvement processes.
• Performs basic treatments, such as passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, and skin care.
• Performs blood glucose meter and quality control checks per unit policy.
• Provides selected patient care activities under RN supervision such as, bathing, feeding, assistance with other activities of daily living. May document vital signs and selected care activities.
• Recognizes changes in patient's condition and relates variances to the RN/LPN.
• May perform patient video monitoring functions, including maintaining visual observation at all times, re-direct patients, and report concerns to nursing staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.