CNA - Float Pool

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA Float Pool member is part of MercyOne Clinton Medical Center’s healthcare team and works under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse. The nurse assistant provides quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care by helping patients with activities of daily living and other physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Care is provided in accordance with MercyOne Clinton’s mission, patient care vision, evidence-based standards, and established policies and procedures. The role functions in an assistive capacity under a Registered Nurse while retaining accountability for the individual’s own actions and behaviors. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving eastern Iowa and western Illinois. It operates 163 licensed beds and provides traditional hospital services and specialized care, including wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Aide with verification of certification from the State of Iowa.
Must obtain BLS certification within three months of hire.
Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks in a potentially stressful environment with individuals who have diverse personalities and work styles.
Must be able to set and organize work priorities and adapt as priorities change.
Must be comfortable working in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, and caring, and be able to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience in a related field preferred.
High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patients’ physical care, including feeding, hygiene, bed making, and ambulation.
Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care that reflects age-specific and culturally sensitive needs.
Record and report information such as vital signs, intake and output, weight, and behavioral changes to appropriate supervisory personnel.
Collect specimens and perform directed diagnostic procedures, including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, and intake and output measurements.
Provide care and prevention measures necessary to keep patients safe.
Respect the rights of individuals and groups in providing care.