Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Iowa seeks a dedicated Nurse Assistant to deliver patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort, and communicating effectively with the care team. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including education assistance and a retirement savings program with employer match.

Benefits

Education Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Program

Qualifications

• Successful completion of formal Nurse Aid course required.
• Registered on State of Iowa Nurse Aide registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient’s physical and psychosocial needs.
• Communicates patient changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Detail Oriented

Education

Completion of formal Nurse Aid course

A.D.N. or B.S.N. program

Job description

The nurse assistant provides patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. This care focuses on personal hygiene, nutritional needs and activities of daily living. This position will support the Surgical.

What you will Do:

• Assists with patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs and supports the patient's plan of care throughout patient’s stay.
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes, and documents in the electronic/paper medical record in an accurate/timely manner.
• Provides for patient comfort, safety, and protects dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates with internal/external customers/colleagues in a courteous, positive, empathic and professional manner, and accepts assignments willingly.

Hours/Schedule:

FULLTIME/ DAYS/ 36 hrs. weekly / 12 hr. shifts

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
1. Successful completion of formal Nurse Aid course/training verified through transcript or original program certificate of completion, required.
OR
2. Currently enrolled in an A.D.N., B.S.N., program with successful completion of first semester of A.D.N. program, OR first year completion of nursing courses in BSN OR graduate of an A.D.N., Diploma, BSN or LPN program.
OR
3. Registered on State of Iowa Nurse Aide registry listing as “Active” or eligible, preferred.

Special Skills and Competencies:
1. Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.
2. Self-motivated and detail oriented individual.
3. Completes the following mandatory courses (check all that apply):
**Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
**Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 3 years.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

About the company

Trinity Health employs about 129,000 colleagues, including 7,500 employed physicians and clinicians. Committed to those who are poor and underserved in its communities, Trinity Health is known for its focus on the country's aging population. As a single, unified ministry, the organization is the innovator of Senior Emergency Departments, the largest not-for-profit provider of home health care services — ranked by number of visits — in the nation, as well as the nation’s leading provider of PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) based on the number of available programs.