CNA/Unit Secretary Medical Unit

About the role

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. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a CNA/Unit Secretary.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical, receptionist and assistive duties under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and the Director.
• Complete clerical work and provide holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care.
• Meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients consistent with MercyOne’s mission, vision, values and cultural beliefs, evidence‑based standards of care, and established policies and procedures.
• Function in a nursing assistant role under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, retaining accountability for one’s own actions and behaviors.
• Carry out the MercyOne mission, vision, values and cultural beliefs.
• Always respect the rights of an individual or group.
• Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
• Support and participate in shared leadership and interdisciplinary decision‑making.
• Contribute to the positive image of the nursing profession and enhance the magnetic culture of the organization by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and in the community.
• Seek feedback concerning one’s own practice.
• Serve as a mentor to students, new nursing assistants, peers, other colleagues, and staff.
• Embrace change and lifelong learning, taking personal accountability to seek out experiences that enhance the ability to maintain skills and competence in clinical practice and role performance.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Certification in a 75‑hour CNA program required.
• Must be on the Iowa CNA registry.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 opportunity for growth throughout the system.

Schedule

Full time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) – Day shift.