Patient Care Assistant Acute Care
About The Position
MercyOne is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to work collaboratively with the health care team in acute care units at its Waterloo/Cedar Falls Medical Center locations. Candidates must be willing to float between both locations depending on patient census. Units include Cardiac/Nephrology, Post Surgical, Orthopedics/Neurology, and Rehabilitation. The assistant supports outcome- and goal-based patient care, observes and reports patients’ responses and progress to interventions, and performs assigned unit-based functions in accordance with MercyOne’s performance expectations, Mission, Vision, and Values. The role requires effective communication with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians and the ability to read, write, and understand English. Full-time and part-time schedules are available. Shifts are 12 hours, with day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; weekend and holiday rotation is required.
Requirements
- Verification by transcript or certification of successful completion of a Nurse Aide I Course, Nursing Fundamentals Course, Nurse Aid Competency Test, Trinity Nursing Assistant Program (TNAP), or the Competency Test and Iowa Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians while performing job duties.
- Ability to float between Waterloo and Cedar Falls locations depending on patient census.
- Availability for a 12-hour shift schedule and required weekend and holiday rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Nurse Aide II - Advanced Course; this may be provided post-hire.
Responsibilities
- Support the team in identifying patient needs and implementing the outcome- and goal-based plan of care.
- Assist the patient care team in the delivery of care.
- Communicate relevant clinical information to others to optimize patient outcomes and goals.
- Observe and report patients’ responses and progress to interventions.
- Perform unit-based functions as assigned.
- Adhere to MercyOne’s performance expectations and perform services and related duties in accordance with its Mission, Vision, and Values.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Opportunity for growth throughout the system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
