Employment Type:Full timeShift: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.

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 programsEducation reimbursementPersonalized health insurance plans including dental and visionPaid time offLong- and short-term leaveRetirement planningLife 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 departments.Demonstrate a caring practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group.Demonstrate ability to impact change within your department and with other departments.Demonstrate skills as an effective team member.Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion.Maintain a safe environment of care.Communicate care effectively: both verbally and written.Meet core certified nursing assistant competency requirements and unit-specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to the practice area.

Phlebotomist

Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne 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 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.Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.Prioritizes and organizes the collection of blood and other approved diagnostic specimens based on Stat, expedite, timed and routine testing criteria with minimal supervision.Accurately identifies patients prior to collection of specimens using two patient identifiers as established by laboratory policy and appropriately labels and accessions these specimens.  All data is recorded as required neatly and accurately.Collects blood specimens and other approved diagnostic specimens based on the orders received and obtains appropriate specimens following established laboratory protocols.Uses developed scripts for specified patient interactions.Ensures delivery of the collected specimens to the processing area as soon as possible to maintain specimen quality and to obtain optimal test turnaround times.Knows the requirements of blood specimens to be obtained thru the use of the Clinical Laboratory Testing Manual or other appropriate testing manuals.Correctly performs testing, quality control and documentation as directed, if applicable.Cleans and stocks the phlebotomy carts/trays and drawing rooms, maintaining a neat and orderly workplace.Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedure.Observes and enforces Safety and Infection Control policies and procedures. Assists in the corrective action of any hazards that may exist.Maintains confidentiality with all information.Demonstrates a high level of customer service skills when interacting with patients, their families and all clients.Actively participates in phlebotomy/lab meetings.Serves on UCL and Hospital committees as requested.Participates in the orientation and training of new phlebotomists/staff.Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.Possesses basic working knowledge and use of the Laboratory Information System and the Hospital Information System.

What we are looking for:

Must be 17 years of age. May be required to be 18 years of ag in some areas.Certification in a 75-hour CNA certification program required.High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.  All Certified Nursing Assistants are encouraged to belong to the National Nursing Aide Registry. In certain areas, participation in the registry is required. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in DeWitt, Fulton and Morrison specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical CenterMercyOne Dyersville Medical CenterMercyOne Elkader Medical CenterMercyOne Clinton Medical Center

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission:

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values:

ReverenceCommitment to Those Who are PoorSafetyJusticeStewardshipIntegrity

Our Vision:

We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions:

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:

Listen to understand.Learn continuously.Keep it simple.Create solutions.Deliver outstanding service.Own and speak up for safetyExpect, embrace and initiate change.Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.Trust and assume good intentions.Hold myself and others accountable for results.Communicate directly with respect and honesty.Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our Promise:

We Listen.We Partner.We Make it Easy.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.