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- MercyOne Nurses Rock Scholarship - loan repayment for ADN or BSN
- Education Assistance offered
- Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 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
Patient Care Assistant - Mason City, United States - Trinity Health
Description
Employment Type:Part timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
What we offer:
PRN-As Needed- Day Shift
About The Job:
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will provide assistance with clerical and clinical activities inherent to physicians or advance care practitioners (ACP) practicing in the clinic setting. This assistance will be under the direct oversight of the physician or ACP. The physician or ACP will review and approve actions to taken at key junctures during patient care. The intention is to minimize the physician/ACP's clerical functions while maximizing his/her clinical role, thus improving patient flow and satisfaction, under the physician or ACP's direct oversight.
What we are looking for:
Education:
1. Successful completion of a formal Nurse Aid or Emergency Medical Technician course/training verified through transcript or original program certificate of completion OR
2. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR
3. 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. OR
4. Registered on State of Iowa Nurse Aide registry listing as "Active" or eligible.
Experience:
1. A minimum of six months work experience in a health care facility performing duties relating to patient care is preferred.
2. Additional experience involving computer knowledge
Special Skills and Competencies:
1. Communication skills with the ability to maintain and display professionalism with customers and coworkers.
2. Organizational skills with attention to detail.
3. Computer skills
4. Flexibility and adaptability.
5. Functions as a patient advocate.
6. Typing speed of 35 words per minute (verified by testing) preferred
Completes the following mandatory courses (check all that apply):
-Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
-Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.