Position Purpose:
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
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.
Perform, monitor, and interpret electrocardiograms in multi-settings including proper electrode placement
Admission, transfer, discharge process
Maintains and distributes unit supplies and materials.
Prepares and maintains patient charts.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
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 which includes:
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:
.6 FTE; 48 hours per two week pay period
May include a weekend and holiday rotation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Verification (by transcript or certification) of successful completion of Nurse Aide I course or successful completion of the Competency Test. Nurse Aide II-Advanced course is preferred and may be provided post-hire.
No prior experience required. Strongly preferred: Current, or pending, enrollment in nursing or other related clinical healthcare program (ie.: respiratory therapy, paramedic, etc.). Basic language, basic math, basic to intermediate reasoning ability. Basic computer