CNA - Float Pool

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA Float Pool at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a member of the healthcare team and works under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse. The nurse assistant provides quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care by assisting 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. This is a part-time position of 0.3 FTE (12 hours per week) on the night shift, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and a holiday rotation. The role serves patients with age-specific and culturally sensitive needs and requires collaboration, adaptability, and attention to patient safety.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Aide with verification of certification from the State of Iowa.
Must obtain BLS certification within three months of hire.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a potentially stressful environment with people who have diverse personalities and work styles.
Ability to set and organize work priorities and adapt as priorities change.
Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
A personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability 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 is preferred.
High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in an assistive role under the supervision of a registered nurse while remaining accountable for one’s own actions and behaviors.
Assist with patients’ physical needs, including feeding, hygiene, bed making, and ambulation.
Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care that respects age-specific and culturally sensitive needs.
Record and report 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.