Nursing Assistant Behavioral

Nursing Assistant Opportunity

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 Siouxland Medical Center has earned more national recognition for quality patient outcomes than any other hospital in the region. The medical center has earned multiple honors for its leadership and excellence in several clinical areas including cardiac care, orthopedic services, vascular surgery, stroke care and cancer care. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Nursing Assistant. As a Nursing Assistant at MercyOne, you are responsible for assisting with direct patient care as well as other work on the unit, which supports the patient environment in accordance with MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center policy and procedure. Work will include components of direct patient care, nutrition, observation, documentation, transportation, and general maintenance of the patient environment. Adheres to the principles of the Code of Conduct and the mission of MercyOne in all aspects of job performance.

Schedule

12-hours; Days 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM; weekend and holiday rotation

General Requirements

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service / care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with MercyOne standards. Assists and prioritizes activities of daily living and other cares with the guidance and delegation of the RN. Obtains and records vital signs temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oximetry, and pain score; height / weight; intake / output; and records the information appropriately, accurately and in a timely manner with notification to the nurses as needed. Maintains knowledge and demonstrates competency in the use of patient equipment i.e., manual and automatic blood pressure machine, pulse oximeters, bladder scanner, restraints, electronic scales, gait belts, intermittent pneumatic compression stockings (SCD), heating pads, ice bags, wall suction set-up and Yankeur suction, placement of telemetry, mechanical lifts, bed scales, bed and chair alarms, and personal alarms. Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. HealthStream, internet, etc.). Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must 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, vision, goals, and values of MercyOne and Trinity Health.

Education

Must have a high school diploma / GED or must be at least 16 years old and actively pursuing high school diploma. Must have successfully completed at least 75-credit hours of a Nursing Assistant Program from an accredited school but does not need to be on the Iowa registry. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 3 months of hire date. Mandatory Reporter is required within 3 months of hire date.

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