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Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
The Nursing Support (NS) colleague (uncertified, certified, unlicensed, or licensed) provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance to patients under the supervision & direction of a registered nurse or other designated health care professional in accordance with level of experience, education, policies & procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs.
• Supports a plan of care throughout patient's stay. Provide input/data on changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Records patient information in the electronic/paper medical record in an accurate/timely manner.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in the provision of patient care to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
• Recognizes personal learning and development needs. Participates in developing their yearly performance goals. Creates a plan for professional/personal growth.
• Provides for patient comfort, safety, and protects dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Responsible for maintaining and participating in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities.
• Serves as a steward for the hospital's human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager. Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department. Support staffing needs for patient care.
• Adapts positively to the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes. Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintain a calm, positive manner under stressful conditions.
• Performs technical skills as delegated. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of equipment.
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by Director, CNM, CL, Charge Nurse, Circulating Nurse or Surgical Tech.

Education
Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Completed a formal Nurse Aide course/training (verified by transcript or original certificate).
  OR
• Currently enrolled in:
  
  • Scrub Technologist program OR
  • A.D.N. or B.S.N. nursing program and have completed:
    
    • First semester of A.D.N. program OR
    • First year of nursing courses in B.S.N. program
      OR
• Graduate of an A.D.N., Diploma, B.S.N., or LPN program.

Skills & Competencies

• Flexible schedule availability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to meet "on-call" requirements.
• Able to understand and follow directions.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross, live class only) required before employment or within 30 days of hire; must maintain current status.

Mandatory Certifications (within 6 months of hire, maintain current status):

• Mandatory Reporting: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse (renew every 5 years)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• MANDT Training
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group - North Iowa is part of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
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.