Nursing Assistant - PT - Nights

Trinity Health Corp.; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance offered

Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Med,

Competitive wages; including weekend &

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role focuses on personal hygiene, nutrition and activities of daily living during the night shift.

You will work with the care team to monitor patient changes, document accurately, and maintain patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. Opportunities include education benefits and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of formal Nurse Aid course/training verified through transcript or original program certificate of completion, required.
• Enrollment in ADN/BSN program or graduate of ADN, Diploma, BSN or LPN program.
• Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 RN and multidisciplinary team and documents in the medical record accurately.
• Provides for patient comfort, safety, dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates with internal/external customers/colleagues in a courteous, positive, empathic and professional manner, and accepts assignments willingly.
• Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities with attendance requirements as stated.
• Supports staffing needs for patient care in multiple units, while maintaining productivity and flexibility with schedule.
• Adapts positively to changes in the health care environment and supports technology and process changes.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Nurse Aide course/ training

ADN/BSN program enrollment

Graduate of ADN/ Diploma/ BSN/ LPN

Job description

Position Purpose:

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.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Position Purpose:

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.

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.
• Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement: 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar.
• Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager. Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department. Supports staffing needs for patient care in multiple units, as needed, while being flexible with schedule and hours.
• Adapts positively to the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes. Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintain a calm, positive manner under stressful conditions.

Hours

Part Time - Nights

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of formal Nurse Aid course/training verified through transcript or original program certificate of completion, required.

OR

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.

Experience

Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Special Skills and Competencies: Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs. Self-motivated and detail-oriented individual.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 20 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.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

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

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.