Nursing Assistant Behavioral

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're 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.Want to learn more about MercyOne Sioux City? Click here: Find a Location Sioux City, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Siouxland

Join theMercyOne Family We are looking to hire aNursing Assistant.

As a Nursing Assistantat MercyOne, youare 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;Days 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM;weekend and holiday rotation

General Requirements:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, anddemonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/careappropriate 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 andin 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 andYankeur 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.
• Mustpossess 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) isrequired within 3 months of hire date.
• Mandatory Reporter isrequired 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.