Youth Apprentice CNA - Medical Surgical Unit

Mercy Health System Corporation; South Dakota; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-demand pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a CNA to provide patient care across units, respond to call lights promptly, and document care according to standards. The role involves maintaining a clean environment, stocking supplies, and assisting in performance improvement initiatives within Mercyhealth’s integrated health system.

The ideal candidate has a CNA certificate, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and may participate in Youth Apprenticeship programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of CNA certificate program.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Participation in Youth Apprenticeship program through high school.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Emotional regulation

Problem solving

Education

CNA certificate

Youth Apprenticeship

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Completion of CNA certificate program
• Participating in a Youth Apprentice program through your high school.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Current CNA Certificate in applicable state.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Gathers information and reports as appropriate
• Works well in group problem solving situations
• Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses
• Pursues training and development opportunities
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Shares expertise with others
• Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming
• Maintains confidentiality
• Listens to others without interrupting
• Keeps emotions under control
• Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

MOTIVATION

• Sets and achieves challenging goals
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
• Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours

PROFESSIONALISM

• Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Reacts well under pressure
• Treats others with respect and consideration
• Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Follows through on commitments

SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Observes safety and security procedures
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts

ADAPTABILITY

• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Manages competing demands
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY

• Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment

DEPENDABILITY

• Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Keeps commitments
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

SUPERVISES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities

PAY RANGE: $17.57 - $25.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.