Employment Type:

　　Part time

　　Shift:

　　Description:

　　Position Purpose:

　　The Patient Care Assistant, 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. The Patient Care Assistant observes and reports the patient's response and progress to interventions. Adheres to MercyOne Northeast Iowa's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne Northeast Iowa.

　　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.

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

　　Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit which may include:

　　Birth – 28 days Neonate

　　1 – 18 Months Infant

　　18 Months – 3 Years Toddler

　　3 – 6 Years Preschool-aged

　　6 – 12 Years School-aged

　　12 – 18 Years Adolescents

　　18 – 65 Years Adults

　　65+ Years Geriatric

　　Hours /Schedule :

　　Part Time

　　24 hours weekly

　　Special Care Rehab hosts 8 hour shifts on weekdays and 12 hour shifts on weekends.

　　During the week, shifts will be 3 pm to 11 pm.

　　During the weekend, the shift will be from 7 pm to 7 am.

　　Special Care Rehab has every third weekend and holiday rotations

　　Minimum Qualifications: Verification (by transcript or certification) of successful completion of Nurse Aide I course; successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals course or successful completion of the Competency Test. Nurse Aide II-Advanced course is preferred and may be provided post-hire. In Home Health must have completed Nurse Aide I course.

　　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. Basic language, basic math, basic to intermediate reasoning ability. Basic computer skills required. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to work under pressure and in high stress situation/environment. Ability to take direction and work with accountability.

　　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 

　　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 (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-waterloo-medical-center-1) , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center

　　MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-cedar-falls-medical-center) Community Level IV Trauma Designation

　　MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/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.

　　MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by 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