Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assists nursing staff with various patient care activities. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides safe, personal care to patients.


Maintains clean, organized patient rooms and work areas.


Transports patients.


Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit which may include:


Birth - 28 days Neonate


1 - 18 Months Infant


18 Months - 3 Years Toddler


3 - 6 Years Preschool-aged


6 - 12 Years School-aged


12 - 18 Years Adolescents


18 - 65 Years Adults


65+ Years Geriatric


Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Hours/Schedule

.9 FTE; Full-time 36 hours per week


Days shift; every 3rd weekend/holiday


6:45am - 7:15pm

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Skill Set - Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties. Minimum of 6 months patient care experience preferred BLS. Mandatory Reporter. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire. Basic language, minimum math, basic reasoning ability. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to work under pressure and to take direction from others.

Position Highlights and Benefits

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

Wellness programs Education reimbursement Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision Paid time off Long- and short-term leave Retirement planning Life insurance coverage

All benefits begin day 1 with no waiting period!

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Northeast Iowa

provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.


MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.