CNA - Float Pool

About the role

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a CNA Float Pool. As a CNA Float Pool at MercyOne, you will be a member of MercyOne Clinton Medical Center’s healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse. The nurse assistant provides quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living, as well as other physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The nurse assistant provides care consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, vision of patient care services, evidence-based standard of care and established policies and procedures. Function in an assistive role under the supervision of the Registered Nurse retaining accountability for one’s own actions and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the physical management of patient: feeding, hygiene, bed making and ambulation.
• Provide physical, emotional and spiritual care to the patient population with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department’s scope of service.
• Record and report information such as vital signs, intake and output, weight, and any behavioral changes appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Collect specimens and perform diagnostic procedures as directed (UA, BGM, VS, I&O, etc.).
• Provide care and prevention necessary to keep patient safe.
• Demonstrate a caring practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aide, verification of certification from the State of Iowa.
• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a related field preferred.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variant of tasks in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities