Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Evening Shift

Description:

Job Description Summary
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 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. 
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.

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. Observes andreportsthe patient’s response and progress to interventions. Adheres toMercyOne'sperformance expectations and performs all defined services and other related dutiesin accordance withthe Mission,Visionand Values ofMercyOne.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports the team inidentifyingpatient needs and implementing the outcome/goal-based plan of care.

• Knows expected outcomes/goals for each patient andassiststeamto achieve.

• Assistsin monitoring patientcondition – (i.e.,temp, vitals, blood glucose monitoring, etc.)

• Assistsin educating patients and significant others (i.e., hygiene, positioning, ambulating, etc.) under the direction of the RN.

• Assiststhe patient care team in the delivery of care.

• Sets up rooms to receive patients.

• Assistsin admitting patients and orienting them to the hospital routine.

• Performs allappropriate functionsof the PCA role when needed to function as a “sitter” for a patient.

• Makes patient call lights on unit a priority and responds promptly.

• Provides bathing, oral hygiene, toileting needs andassistsin feeding.

• Assistswith prevention of skin breakdown by taking the initiative to reposition patients regularly and ambulate as directed.

• Transports patients safely.

• Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and seeksassistancewhen necessary.

• Responds to telemetry calls promptly toassureongoing monitoring capability.

• Participates in"hourlyround" process toassurepatient safety and that patient needs are being met.

• Adjusts to changes in team/patient priorities asdeterminedby the team leader.

• Assistsothers, outsideimmediateteam, whenownwork assignmentcompleted.

Communicates relevant clinical information to others tooptimizepatient outcomes/goals.

• Activelyparticipatesin team communication tomodifythe outcome/goal-based plan of care and to keep theCardexinformation current.

• Reports observations of patient(s) responses to care, (i.e., tolerance of ambulation, etc.)

• Reports and documentsaccuratepatient information such as vital signs, weights, I&O, blood glucose, specimens, calorie counts, etc.

• Immediatelycommunicatesimportant informationto the team leader/RN such as changes in condition, abnormal vital signs, questions about care, familyquestionsor concerns, etc.

• Communicates with other departments when needed (i.e.telemetry, dietary, etc.)

Documents completely,accuratelyand legibly and in accordancetopolicy.

Performs unit-based functions as assigned.

• Completes shift duties as assigned (i.e., cleaning lists, temperature checks, refrigerator temperatures, etc.).

• Cleans equipment indirtyutility room before end of shift and returns to storage area.

• Makes rounds in all assigned rooms toassuredirty linen removed, items stocked as needed and room tidy.

• Removes equipment/supplies from rooms upon discharge.

• Collects and applies age-specific data.

• Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in anage appropriatemanner.

• Communicates and works with others in anage appropriatemanner.

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

• Attends required safety programs.

• Appropriately and consistentlyusesthe personal protective equipment requiredofthe job.

• Knows and candemonstratedepartmental emergency procedures for fire,disasterand other emergency situations.

• Activelyparticipatesin regularly scheduled drills (Code Red, Green, etc.) and regulatory safety standards.

• Completes and appropriately routes incident reportsin a timely manner.

• Usesequipment safely and appropriately.

• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.

• Asks forassistancewhen needed toassuresafety for all involved.

• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

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 proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Mission Statement:We,MercyOneTrinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

• Reverence:Wehonor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

• Commitment to Those who are Poor:We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.

• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

• Justice:Wefoster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

• Stewardship:Wehonor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human,financialand natural resources entrusted to our care.

• Integrity:We are faithful to those we say we are.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

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

• One of the following required:

  • Completion of Nurse Aide I course (verified by transcript or certification)

  • Completion of Nursing Fundamentals course

  • Completion of Trinity Nursing Assistant Program (TNAP)

  • Successful completion of Competency Test

  • Iowa EMT certification
    (Nurse Aide II – Advanced preferred; may be provided post‑hire. Home Health requires Nurse Aide I.)

Colleagues ofMercyOneHealth System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughoutthe system!

VisitMercyOne Careersto learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you atMercyOneHealth Systemcircleofcare.

Waterloo

Affordablypriced;Waterloo is approximately 25% cheaper than the national average and about 5% below Iowa's average. Its arts and entertainment scene features museums, a performing arts center, brewery tours, relief trails and attractions like the John Deere Tractor Museum and Lost IslandThemeparkand Waterpark. Dense trail networks offer biking and walking opportunitiesyear round. The Waterloo Community School District provides diverse programs, and families also have access to private and parochial schools. Higher education isclose byatthe University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

MercyOneWaterloo Medical Center is a 366-bed regional hospital recognized for excellence in patient care and community service. As a Level III Trauma Center and home to a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), we provide advanced emergency and neonatal care close to home. Our services include comprehensive cardiac care through an accredited chest pain center, a nationally accredited cancer center, inpatient rehabilitation, behavioralhealthand leading-edge surgical options—including robotic surgery.MercyOneWaterloo Medical Center is proud to hold the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™, Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence, and multiple quality awards from the American Heart Association and Forbes.

• No prior experience required.

• Certifications/Training Required:

  • BLS

  • Mandatory Reporter

  • Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 6 months of hire (Mental Health/CD areas)

• Basic language, math, reasoning, and computer skills.

• Ability to work with diverse populations.

• Ability to work under pressure in high‑stress environments.

• Ability to take direction and work with accountability.

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.