Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:

Split POSITION PURPOSE

This dual role is a member of the MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center healthcare team and at times perform CNA duties and/or Phlebotomist duties.

Certified Nurses Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse.  CNAs provide holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living, as well as other physical, emotional, and spiritual needs consistent with the Mission of MercyOne, Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care, and established policies and procedures.

Phelebotomist

Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients of all age groups in a timely and accurate manner using appropriate venous, arterial or capillary technique.  All specimens are collected strictly following all related policies and procedures. As the face of the laboratory, phlebotomists maintain professional behavior and technical skills at all times demonstrating well developed customer service skills.

Job Description Details:

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer:

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

What you will do:

CNA

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center's Mission and Values.
• 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.
• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center. 
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e., HIPAA, Stark, etc.)
• Function in an assistive role under the supervision of the Registered Nurse retaining accountability for one’s own actions and behaviors.
• 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 care.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and practice consistent with the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (2001).
• 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.
• 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.
• Seek feedback concerning one’s own practice.
• Assist in the physical management of patients.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and follow directions.
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the patient population with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department’s scope of service.
• Record and report information such as vital signs, intake and output, weight, and any behavioral changes to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Maintain, assemble, and organize equipment needed for a safe secure environment.
• Assist in mealtime activities by delivering and removing patient trays and feeding patients.
• Complete routine daily assignments.
• Perform additional duties as requested such as transporting patients and obtaining medications, supplies, and medical records from other departm