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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Posting

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, enhance quality patient care, and improve the patient experience. Observes and reports the patient’s response and progress to interventions. Performs clerical duties that support the daily activities of nursing units. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ 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.

+ Perform, monitor, and interpret electrocardiograms in multi-settings including proper electrode placement.

+ Admission, transfer, discharge process

+ Maintains and distributes unit supplies and materials.

+ Acts as receptionist

+ Prepares and maintains patient charts.

+ 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

+ Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

+ Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Ability to read, write, and understand English.

+ Effective communication with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.

+ Verification (via transcript or certification) of one of the following:

+ Nurse Aide I course

+ Competency Test

+ Iowa Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

+ _Preferred:_ Completion of Nurse Aide II – Advanced course (may be provided post-hire).

+ No prior experience required.

+ _Strongly preferred:_ Current or pending enrollment in a nursing or related clinical healthcare program (e.g., respiratory therapy, paramedic).

+ Completion of Cardiac Monitoring course and select APEX modules within 6 months of hire.

+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

+ Mandatory Reporter Training.

+ Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training within 6 months of hire.

+ Basic language, math, and reasoning abilities (basic to intermediate level).

+ Basic computer skills required.

+ _Preferred:_ Experience with Microsoft Excel.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran