Nursing Assistant Stepdown
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Job Location:
Sioux Center, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Description:
At MercyOne health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre 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 Siouxland Medical Center has earned more national recognition for quality patient outcomes than any other hospital in the region. The medical center has earned multiple honors for its leadership and excellence in several clinical areas including cardiac care orthopedic services vascular surgery stroke care and cancer care.
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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Nursing Assistant.
As a Nursing Assistant at MercyOne you are responsible for assisting with direct patient care as well as other work on the unit which supports the patient environment in accordance with MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center policy and procedure. Work will include components of direct patient care nutrition observation documentation transportation and general maintenance of the patient environment. Adheres to the principles of the Code of Conduct and the mission of MercyOne in all aspects of job performance.
Schedule:
12-hours; weekend and holiday rotation
General Requirements:
Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served in accordance with MercyOne standards.
Assists and prioritizes activities of daily living and other cares with the guidance and delegation of the RN.
Obtains and records vital signs temperature blood pressure pulse respirations oximetry and pain score; height/weight; intake/output; and records the information appropriately accurately and in a timely manner with notification to the nurses as needed.
Maintains knowledge and demonstrates competency in the use of patient equipment i.e. manual and automatic blood pressure machine pulse oximeters bladder scanner restraints electronic scales gait belts intermittent pneumatic compression stockings (SCD) heating pads ice bags wall suction set-up and Yankeur suction placement of telemetry mechanical lifts bed scales bed and chair alarms and personal alarms.
Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. HealthStream internet etc.)
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy mission vision goals and values of MercyOne and Trinity Health.
Education:
Must have a high school diploma/GED or must be at least 16 years old and actively pursuing high school diploma.
Must have successfully completed at least 75-credit hours of a Nursing Assistant Program from an accredited school but does not need to be on the Iowa registry.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is within 3 months of hire date.
Mandatory Reporter is within 3 months of hire date.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
