CNA - Float Pool

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. 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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

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.

• 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.

General 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 and work styles.
• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education

High school education or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Contact

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.