CNA Psychiatric Unit

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center seeks a Nurse Assistant to join the care team and support patients with daily living activities.

Under supervision of a registered nurse, NAs provide compassionate, holistic care and assist with essential needs, ensuring adherence to mission and policies. The position is full-time, night shift (6:00pm–6:00am) with weekend/holiday rotation at MercyOne Dubuque.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of the following requirements: active on Iowa registry or proof of CNA course, EMT certification, or military medical occupation training.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Training within 6 months of hire.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide compassionate, individualized care.
• Support nursing staff under RN supervision to ensure safety and quality of care.

Skills

Patient care

ADL assistance

Team collaboration

BLS certified

Education

75-hour CNA course

EMT Certification

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: 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. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Nurse Assistant! As a Nurse Assistant at MercyOne, the Nurse Assistant (NA) is a member of the MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse. NAs provide holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living. Nurse Assistant (NA) 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) Night shift with hours scheduled between 6:00pm - 6:00am Weekend and holiday rotation required

General Requirements:

All Nurse Assistants (other than Senior Care): 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.

Must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Be active on the Iowa registry (required for long term care nurse assistants in Iowa, and nurse assistants who work in Illinois or Wisconsin are required to be on their respective state’s registry)
• Show proof of completion of 75-hour CNA course
• Show proof of EMT Certification
• Show proof of formally holding (and completed training for) a medical occupation specialty from the military (current or former)
• 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!

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. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Visit MercyOne on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.