CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs·Council Bluffs, Iowa
Provide essential basic patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and vital signs monitoring under RN direction. Contribute to the interdisciplinary care plan through observation, data collection, and clinical support during procedures.
Where You’ll Work At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care.
Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment.
Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will help healthcare consumers by providing basic nursing care and daily living assistance so they can experience comfort, dignity, and recovery.
Every day you will deliver compassionate patient support and collaborate with the clinical team.
You will be expected to assist with patient mobility, hygiene, To be successful in this role, you’ll heavily rely on your ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing patient needs.
You’ll provide attentive, direct care—remaining focused and vigilant as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift.
You will also serve as a vital advocate, supporting your patients' best interests and ensuring their voice is heard when Clinical Support: Assist the nursing team with patient procedures, wound care, equipment management, and supply organization.
Patient Care: Perform daily living assistance, including hygiene, bathing, and comfort measures, while maintaining accurate documentation.
Rounding & Monitoring: Conduct hourly rounds to check vitals, update patient boards, and communicate status reports to the clinical team.
Mobility & Transport: Safely assist patients with ambulation and coordinate the transport of discharged patients.
Care Plan Contribution: Actively contribute to the nursing process by collecting data, observing patient responses, and reporting findings to the RN.
Patient Advocacy: Maintain a vigilant focus on patient needs, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Job Requirements Must be at least 16 years of age Successful Completion of the 75-hour state-approved Nursing Assistant course Active Nurse Aide (CNA) license in good standing in Nebraska Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Must be at least 16 years old and have successfully completed a 75-hour state-approved Nursing Assistant course. Requires an active Nebraska CNA license and BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Market context
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Iowa are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and assisted living settings. Competition often centers on candidates who already meet state certification requirements, hold current BLS and CPR credentials, and can show dependable bedside care and teamwork. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your 75-hour course completion and current Iowa CNA certification before applying.
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