Certified Nursing Assistant PRN on the Surgical Services Unit - Dubuque, United States - Access Dubuque

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Certified Nursing Assistant PRN on the Surgical Services Unit

**MercyOne**

1 Positions

ID: TRHEUS MERCYO

Posted On 04/17/2024

**Job Overview**

**Employment Type:**

Part time

**Shift:**

Rotating Shift

**Description:**

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.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

Assist with the physical needs of patients. Demonstrate ability to understand and follow directions. Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the patient population with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the departments scope of service. Record and report information such as vital signs, intake and output, weight, and any behavioral changes to appropriate supervisory personnel. Maintain, assemble, and organize equipment needed for a safe secure environment. Assist in mealtime activities by delivering and removing patient trays and feeding patients. Complete routine daily assignments. Perform additional duties as requested such as transporting patients and obtaining medications, supplies, and medical records from other departments. Demonstrate a caring practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group. Demonstrate ability to impact change within your department and with other departments. Demonstrate skills as an effective team member. Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal requirement. Maintain a safe environment of care. Communicate care effectively in both verbal and written form. Meet core nurse assistant competency requirements and unit-specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to the practice area.

**MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES**

**Mission Statement:** We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

**Core Values:**

+ **Reverence:** We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

+ **Commitment to Those who are Poor:** We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.

+ **Safety** : We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

+ **Justice:** We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

+ **Stewardship:** We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

+ **Integrity:** We are faithful to those we say we are.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**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 states 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.

**Senior Care Nurse Assistant:**

+ Must be at least 16 years of age, Child labor laws are applicable to all minors under the age of 18. May required to be 18 years of age in some area.

+ Certification in a 75-hour CNA certification program required and be active on the Iowa registry (required for long-term care nurse assistant in Iowa).

+ 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.

**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS**

Employee will work flexible hours. Must be able to work in variable & unpredictable environment. Job requires frequent (21-50% of work time) squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, and balancing, frequent bending/stooping, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing/pulling. Job requires the use of hands for simple and firm grasping and also fine manipulating. Job requires lifting and carrying frequent (21-50% of work time lbs., and occasionally (6-10% of work time) up to 35 lbs. without assistance. May be exposed to marked change in temperature and humidity, infectious diseases, hazardous waste, and chemicals. Must be able to see, speak and hear. Must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives.

**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.

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Jennifer Smith and Jessica Schleuning

Talent Acquisition Partners, Human Resources

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**Job Details**

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Part Time

**Qualifications**

Education

High School/GED

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS MERCYONEENUS

# Positions

1

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**About the Company**

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879. MercyOne Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home.

MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation. MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services. MercyOnes 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019.

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity. To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website