CNA or EMT Critical Care Resource Pool

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

Job summary

MercyOne is seeking a qualified person for the CNA or EMT Critical Care Resource Pool role. The ideal candidate will provide vital support in patient care, assist in daily activities, and ensure patient safety. This full-time position involves working rotating shifts, with specific responsibilities as outlined. Applicants must have completed a certified nursing assistant program or equivalent, be 16 years or older, and possess the American Heart Association BLS certification within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• Completion of CNA program or equivalent certification.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within six weeks.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and assists with personal hygiene.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition.
• Calculates intake and output and measures vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program

Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program

Certification as an EMT

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Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Job Summary / 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. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

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

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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