Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Nights Job Council Bluffs area,Iowa USA,Nursing

Position: Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care - Full Time - Nights

Job Summary:

Assist patients with personal care, daily living needs, and comfort during the night shift. Responsibilities include patient hygiene support, transportation assistance, vital sign monitoring, room cleaning, and documentation in Cerner or worksheets.

Schedule:

7pm to 7am, Night Shift, Full Time: 36 hours per week, Every third weekend (Friday–Sunday), Holiday Rotation.

Incentives

$2,000 Sign‑on bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Shift differentials & other financial incentives
Tuition assistance
Academic sponsorship with Methodist College

Responsibilities

Provides age‑specific care and customer service, completing competency assessments.

Maintains excellent interpersonal relations with patients, co‑workers, and patients, responding promptly and courteously to needs.

Performs clinical activities from the patient plan of care: comfort and activity needs, vital signs, weight checks, repositioning, ambulation, and patient education.

Documents all data accurately and timely in Cerner or worksheets, reflecting patient responses and care delivered.

Performs housekeeping: daily room cleaning, high dusting, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting surfaces, and maintaining patient environment.

Responds to call lights and relays requests, assists in incident reporting, and uses proper infection control techniques.

Assists staff nurses with delegated tasks following the 4 Rights of Delegation.

Prepares exam rooms and equipment, manages sterilization, and ensures supplies are on hand.

Organizes and maintains work areas, clinical care stock, and clean, restocked supplies.

Covers the front reception area as directed, answers phones, transcribes messages, and assists with intake and scheduling.

Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred; completion of 75‑hour state‑approved Nurse Assistant course or 6 months Nurse Assistant experience required. Eligible for 16‑year‑old high school graduates with the required experience.
Experience:

Prior customer service, cleaning, food service, or patient‑related roles preferred. One to three months on‑job learning of hospital procedures preferred. Prior patient care setting (hospital, clinic, nursing home) and direct patient contact experience preferred.
Licensure/

Certifications:

American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at hire, required within 3 months.
Skills & Knowledge:
Ability to follow instructions, read simple directions, communicate, record patient needs, demonstrate critical thinking, and participate in mandatory in‑services and continuing education.
Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift/exert up to 50lbs; frequent activities include balancing, carrying, kneeling, standing, walking; occasional activities include climbing, crawling, and stair use.

Benefits

Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where all employees are valued.

EEO Statement

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

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