CNA Medical Unit

About the role

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. 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. You will 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 consistent with the Mission of MercyOne and evidence-based standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients.
• Follow established policies and procedures to deliver patient care.

Requirements

All Nurse Assistants (other than Senior Care):

• Must be at least 16 years of age (child labor laws apply to all minors under 18; some areas may require you to be 18).
• 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) is 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 apply to all minors under 18; some areas may require you to be 18).
• Certification in a 75-hour CNA certification program required and must be active on the Iowa registry (required for long-term care nurse assistants 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) is required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

Schedule

• Full time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week).
• Day shift.

Benefits

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