Certified Nurse Assistant

Trinity Health; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Dubuque, IA seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide holistic patient care. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and emotional support, aligned with our mission and policies.

Responsibilities include feeding assistance, transporting patients, and documenting care. A 75-hour CNA credential and active Iowa registry are required; BLS within 30 days of hire is needed.

Qualifications

• Assist with the physical needs of patients.
• Follow directions and demonstrate understanding.
• Record and report vital signs, intake/output, weight, and behavioral changes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Meet unit competencies and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic care.
• Deliver and remove patient trays; assist with feeding.
• Transport patients and obtain medications and records from other departments.
• Document care; communicate effectively with the team.
• Demonstrate compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Certified Nurse Assistant

Patient care

ADL assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

75-hour CNA certification program

Active Iowa CNA registry

High school diploma or GED preferred

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Certified Nurse Assistant!

As a Certified Nurse Assistant at MercyOne, you will provide holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) also provide other physical, emotional, and spiritual needs consistent with the Mission of MercyOne, Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care, and established policies and procedures.

Schedule

• Full time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)

• Day Shift 6:00am - 6:30pm

• Weekend and holiday rotation required

General Requirements

• Assist with the physical needs of patients.

• Demonstrate ability to understand and follow directions.

• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the patient population with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department's scope of service.

• Record and report information such as vital signs, intake and output, weight, and any behavioral changes to appropriate supervisory personnel.

• Maintain, assemble, and organize equipment needed for a safe secure environment.

• Assist in mealtime activities by delivering and removing patient trays and feeding patients.

• Complete routine daily assignments.

• Perform additional duties as requested such as transporting patients and obtaining medications, supplies, and medical records from other departments.

• Demonstrate a caring practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group.

• Demonstrate ability to impact change within your department and with other departments.

• Demonstrate skills as an effective team member.

• Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal requirement.

• Maintain a safe environment of care.

• Communicate care effectively in both verbal and written form.

• Meet core nurse assistant competency requirements and unit-specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to the practice area.

• Must be at least 16 years of age, Child labor laws are applicable to all minors under the age of 18. May be required to be 18 years of age in some area.

Education

• Certification in a 75-hour CNA certification program required and be active on the Iowa registry (required for long-term care nurse assistant in Iowa).

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

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

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

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Our Commitment

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. 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.