Patient Care Assistant/Cna Acute Care FT Days

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

Serve as a key part of our patient care team providing daily cares.

This position is for any acute care/medical-surgical areas at the Waterloo Medical Center location.

Areas include:

2 General: Cardiac/Nephrology Unit

3 General: Post Surgical Unit

4 General: Orthopedics/Neurology Unit

All unit colleagues will float depending on patient census.

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.

Hours/Schedule:

.9 FTE; 72 hour per bi-weekly pay period

12-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation

Day shift; 6:45am - 7:15pm

Minimum Qualifications:

Verification (by transcript or certification) of successful completion of one of the following:

• Nurse Aide I course
• Nursing Fundamentals course
• Nurse Aid Competency Test.

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.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

All benefits begin day 1 with no waiting period!

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

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.