PCA/CNA Inpatient Rehab - FT

Trinity Health Corporation•Waterloo, IA

65d

About The Position

Position Purpose: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, works collaboratively with the health care team to provide outcome/goal-based patient care. Observes and reports the patient's response and progress to interventions. 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. What you will Do: Supports the team in identifying patient needs and implementing the outcome/goal-based plan of care. Assists the patient care team in the delivery of care. Communicates relevant clinical information to others to optimize patient outcomes/goals. Performs unit-based functions as assigned. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. Using his/her knowledge of the principles of growth and development and related needs, communicates and intervenes in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient served which includes: 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 Hours/Schedule: Full time 36 hours per week 8 hour shifts during the week 12 hour shifts on the weekend (every third weekend rotation)

Requirements

Verification (by transcript or certification) of successful completion of Nurse Aide I course; successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals course or successful completion of the Competency Test. Nurse Aide II-Advanced course is preferred and may be provided post-hire. In Home Health must have completed Nurse Aide I course.
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. Basic language, basic math, basic to intermediate reasoning ability. Basic computer skills required. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to work under pressure and in high stress situation/environment. Ability to take direction and work with accountability.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Aide II-Advanced course is preferred and may be provided post-hire.

Responsibilities

Supports the team in identifying patient needs and implementing the outcome/goal-based plan of care.
Assists the patient care team in the delivery of care.
Communicates relevant clinical information to others to optimize patient outcomes/goals.
Performs unit-based functions as assigned.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
Using his/her knowledge of the principles of growth and development and related needs, communicates and intervenes in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient served