CNA/Unit Secretary Medical Unit

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a CNA/Unit Secretary! As a CNA/Unit Secretary at MercyOne, you will perform clerical, receptionist and assistive duties under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and the Director. The US/CNA completes clerical work and provides holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care as well as meeting other physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients consistent with the mission, vision, values and cultural beliefs of MercyOne, evidence-based standards of care, and established policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Certification in a 75-hour CNA program required.
Must be on the Iowa CNA registry.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

Responsibilities

Function in a nursing assistant role under the supervision of the Registered Nurse retaining accountability for one’s own actions and behaviors.
Carry out the MercyOne mission, vision, values and cultural beliefs.
Always respect the rights of an individual or group.
Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion.
Continuously seek out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
Support and participate in shared leadership and interdisciplinary decision-making.
Contribute to the positive image of the nursing profession and enhance the magnetic culture of the organization by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and in the community.
Seek feedback concerning one’s own practice.
Serve as a mentor to students, new nursing assistants, peers, other colleagues, and staff.
Embrace change and lifelong learning, taking personal accountability to seek out experiences that enhance the ability to maintain skills and competence in clinical practice and role performance.