CNA or EMT Cardiac Surgical ICU Part time day shift

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Des Moines is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the Cardiac Surgical ICU. In this role, you will provide essential patient care and support alongside experienced clinical staff, focusing on the well-being of diverse patients. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to work in a supportive environment, this position could be for you. Our benefits include wellness programs, education reimbursement, and personalized health insurance.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Life insurance coverage

Education reimbursement

Retirement planning

Qualifications

• Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour CNA program.
• Certification as an EMT in the State of Iowa or equivalent.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within six weeks.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care and treatment as delegated by RN or LPN.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant program

EMT certification

Job description

CNA or EMT Cardiac Surgical ICU Part time day shift

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Position Highlights And Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Life insurance coverage
  
  

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Posting

Employment Type:

• Part-Time Time - 24 hours per week
  
  

Shift Schedule:

• Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
  
  

Position Highlights And Benefits

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
  
  

Position Purpose:

Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. The Student Nurse - Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing care for patients of diverse ages.

What You Will Do:

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
• Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs. Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
• Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. Performs bedside blood glucose testing. Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Performs post-mortem care.
• Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. Discharges patients from system.
• Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.
• Collects and labels specimens.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program OR be listed as having passed CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry.
• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program, certification as an EMT in the State of Iowa OR formally holding a medical occupational specialty from the military may be substituted for completion of CNA program and CNA Registry.
• Must be 16 years of age.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
  
  

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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