CNA Ambulatory Services

Employment Type: Full time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week) – Day shift hours scheduled between 6:00am - 6:00pm

About the role

As a Nurse Assistant at MercyOne, you will be a member of the MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center healthcare team under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse. NAs provide holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care by assisting patients with activities of daily living, as well as addressing other physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Your work will align with the Mission of MercyOne, the Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care, and established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age (child labor laws apply to minors under 18; some areas may require you to be 18 years of age).
• Must meet at least one of the following:
  • Be active on the Iowa registry (required for long-term care nurse assistants in Iowa; nurse assistants who work in Illinois or Wisconsin must be on their respective state’s registry).
  • Show proof of completion of a 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.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

About MercyOne Dubuque

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.