CNAUnit Secretary Medical Unit

Full timeDay Shift

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 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 nations 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.

Schedule:

• Full time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

• Day shift

General Requirements:

• Function in a nursing assistant role under the supervision of the Registered Nurse retaining accountability for ones 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 ones 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.

Education:

• 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.

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.