Patient Care Assistant (CNA) Acute Care

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

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.Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire aPatient Care Assistant!

This position is for any acutecare/medical-surgical areas at the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Medical Center location. Please note that candidates will be required to float between both locations depending on patient census.

Areas include

Cardiac/Nephrology Unit

Post Surgical Unit

Orthopedics/Neurology Unit

Rehabilitation Unit

As a Patient Care Assistant at MercyOne, you will work collaboratively with the health care team to provide outcome/goal-based patient care. Observes and reports the patient’s response and progress to interventions. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

Schedule

• Both Full Time and Part Time openings available
• Full Time 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)
• Part Time 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
• 12 Hour Shifts; Day Shift 6:45am - 7:15pm. Night Shift 6:45pm - 7:15am
• Every 3rd Weekend and Holiday

General Requirements

• Supports the team in identifying patient needs and implementing the outcome/goal-based plan of care.
• Assists the patient care team in the delivery of care.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to others to optimize patient outcomes/goals.
• Performs unit-based functions as assigned

Education

Verification (by transcript or certification) of successful completion of one of the following:

• Nurse Aide I Course
• Nursing Fundamentals Course
• Nurse Aid Competency Test
• Successful completion of the Trinity Nur...