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ICU RN – Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

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 Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque 

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit!

Schedule:

  • Full Time 36hrs a week, holiday and weekend rotation, 12hr night shift

As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will be a collaborative member/leader of the healthcare team and is accountable for practicing both the art and science of nursing, delivering care as prescribed by the ANA Standards of Practice & Professional Performance described below.  In addition, registered nurses are accountable to practice in accordance with standards established/endorsed by MercyOne leadership and by external regulators and accreditation agencies.  The RN actively promotes MercyOne Nursing and the nursing profession and supports advancing practice as defined by the MercyOne Nursing Vision Statement and annual Patient Care Services goals. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

 

  • Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.  
  • Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care. 
  • Implements the outcome/goal- based plan of care. 
  • Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed. 
  • Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals. 
  • Demonstrates clinical competence. 
  • Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. 
  • Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data. 
  • Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. 
  • 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. 

  

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

  • Associate degree required, BSN preferred. 
  • No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred. 
  • Current Iowa RN license, (current IL license if working in IL).  
  • BLS, Mandatory Reporter.    ACLS within 12 months of hire.    Cardiac monitoring course and/or select units of advance Nursing / Critical Care Course or comparable training 
  • TNCC  
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire  
  • High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.   
  • Basic computer skills required.   
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people.   
  • Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability.   
  • Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment. 

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

 

  • Performs duties that may involve exposure to hazardous substances and is subject to normal risks associated with handling of narcotics.  In patient care areas, may perform or demonstrate patient care tasks which may expose the clinical nurse to infectious or communicable disease, or possibility of injury from irrational or confused patients and visitors or from instruments or equipment. 
  • Lift/Carry; Push/Pull 76-100% of the time, avg 50-100 lbs. 
  • Stand; Walk/Move About 76-100% of the time 
  • Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.   

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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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.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for RNs who performs nursing care to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor in accordance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Nursing Department Management Staff.

Supervision is exercised over certified nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, nursing assistant transporters, ward clerks, certified medication aides, and program instructors.

Examples of Duties

  • Reviews prior shift records, reviews treatment and medication instructions.
  • Assigns and supervises the work of nursing assistants and others on an assigned shift involving the plan of care of residents; instructs subordinates on procedures and techniques for the routine care of residents.
  • Personally administers medications; giving injections, catherizations, inserts nasogastric tubes; changes dressings, checks blood pressure; and provides other nursing services as indicated.
  • Documents condition, development, and treatment in patient records.
  • Observes and evaluates patients’ condition and initiates action.
  • Accompanies physicians on rounds and gives information as requested.
  • Briefs relieving or supervisory staff on nursing shift developments.
  • Assists Registered Nurse in utilizing the nursing process which involves assessment, nursing diagnosis, the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
  • Administers, records use, monitors effects and side-effects of medications.
  • Consuls with patients’ families.
  • Follows proscribed protocols for safety and infection control.
  • Monitors nutritional status and dining process of residents.
  • Assists Registered Nurse in the development of Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment and the formal care planning process.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and is licensed practical nurse as issued by the State of Iowa.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
The minimum standards of nursing practice for the licensed practical nurse in the State of Iowa.
Precautions to be taken in the use of medications.
Treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical services for the type of patients in an area of assignment.
Rules, regulations, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing services of the assigned institution.

Ability to:
Observe medical problems and initiate appropriate action.
Assign and supervise the work of a staff of nonprofessional personnel and to instruct them in practices and techniques.
Accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work.
Work with aggressive patients.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.

 

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for CNA who performs intermediate human support service and paraprofessional work to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor.

This is a full-time position working 2nd shift, 2 pm – 10:30 pm with a $3 shift differential.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a charge nurse or professional staff.

Examples of Duties

  • Performs personal care of patients and provides routine services including making beds, giving baths and rubs, lifting and moving residents, and caring for personal effects.
  • Teaches or reinforces adult learning skills including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and personal hygiene.
  • Assists patients with daily activities including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
  • Performs rehabilitative therapy and activities of daily living.
  • Takes and records vital signs.
  • Assists patients with movement to dining, exercise, and recreation areas.
  • Makes rounds on regular basis; checks patients, changes bed linens, washes patients, empties bed pans, cleans urinals, commodes and other facilities and equipment.
  • Notifies nurses of the need for attention, medication or treatment.
  • Applies devices such as simple dressings, supports, braces, appliances and restraints.
  • Measures and records food and fluid intake.
  • Teaches behavioral skills and protects patients from harm and self-abuse.
  • Monitors and records behaviors related to medical and physical restraints.
  • Follows required protocols for safety and infection control.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of:
Common physical illness and their symptoms.

Basic knowledge of:
Human anatomy as related to treatments and therapies.

Ability to:
Follow oral and written directions of a technical nature.
Deal with patients empathetically and respectfully.
Prepare, maintain, and understanding nursing records and reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, other employees, officials and the general public.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.

 

EEOC / AA

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for LPNs who performs nursing care to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor in accordance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Nursing Department Management Staff.

Supervision is exercised over certified nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, nursing assistant transporters, ward clerks, certified medication aides, and program instructors.

Examples of Duties

  • Reviews prior shift records, reviews treatment and medication instructions.
  • Assigns and supervises the work of nursing assistants and others on an assigned shift involving the plan of care of residents; instructs subordinates on procedures and techniques for the routine care of residents.
  • Personally administers medications; giving injections, catherizations, inserts nasogastric tubes; changes dressings, checks blood pressure; and provides other nursing services as indicated.
  • Documents condition, development, and treatment in patient records.
  • Observes and evaluates patients’ condition and initiates action.
  • Accompanies physicians on rounds and gives information as requested.
  • Briefs relieving or supervisory staff on nursing shift developments.
  • Assists Registered Nurse in utilizing the nursing process which involves assessment, nursing diagnosis, the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
  • Administers, records use, monitors effects and side-effects of medications.
  • Consuls with patients’ families.
  • Follows proscribed protocols for safety and infection control.
  • Monitors nutritional status and dining process of residents.
  • Assists Registered Nurse in the development of Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment and the formal care planning process.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and is licensed practical nurse as issued by the State of Iowa.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
The minimum standards of nursing practice for the licensed practical nurse in the State of Iowa.
Precautions to be taken in the use of medications.
Treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical services for the type of patients in an area of assignment.
Rules, regulations, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing services of the assigned institution.

Ability to:
Observe medical problems and initiate appropriate action.
Assign and supervise the work of a staff of nonprofessional personnel and to instruct them in practices and techniques.
Accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work.
Work with aggressive patients.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.

 

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer

Food Service Worker

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for Food Service Workers who performs routine cleaning and dishwashing, assisting cook and other food service workers with set up and delivery of meals. Position will fill in as need as a cook, and will be compensated at a higher wage for hours worked in Cook position.

Examples of Duties

  • Cleans tables and chairs, kitchen utensils and equipment, stoves, refrigeration storage units, freezers, and kitchen area.
  • Clears food trays and dishes from dining area.
  • Assists with minor food preparation.
  • Follow sanitation protocols.
  • Operate standard cooking equipment/prepare food.
  • Aid and assist residents with meal completion.
  • Stock food and dishes daily.
  • Follow HIPPA and County policies to ensure privacy of residents.
  • Sweeps and mops floors and performs general cleaning duties.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.

 

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Part-Time

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for CNA who performs intermediate human support service and paraprofessional work to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor.

This is a part-time position working 2nd shift, 2 pm – 10:30 pm with a $3 shift differential.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a charge nurse or professional staff.

Examples of Duties

  • Performs personal care of patients and provides routine services including making beds, giving baths and rubs, lifting and moving residents, and caring for personal effects.
  • Teaches or reinforces adult learning skills including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and personal hygiene.
  • Assists patients with daily activities including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
  • Performs rehabilitative therapy and activities of daily living.
  • Takes and records vital signs.
  • Assists patients with movement to dining, exercise, and recreation areas.
  • Makes rounds on regular basis; checks patients, changes bed linens, washes patients, empties bed pans, cleans urinals, commodes and other facilities and equipment.
  • Notifies nurses of the need for attention, medication or treatment.
  • Applies devices such as simple dressings, supports, braces, appliances and restraints.
  • Measures and records food and fluid intake.
  • Teaches behavioral skills and protects patients from harm and self-abuse.
  • Monitors and records behaviors related to medical and physical restraints.
  • Follows required protocols for safety and infection control.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of:
Common physical illness and their symptoms.

Basic knowledge of:
Human anatomy as related to treatments and therapies.

Ability to:
Follow oral and written directions of a technical nature.
Deal with patients empathetically and respectfully.
Prepare, maintain, and understanding nursing records and reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, other employees, officials and the general public.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.

 

EEOC / AA

Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professional

The Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professional is responsible for the development and supervision of residents’ programs living on the ICF/ID Unit. Responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of resident programs to ensure they are improving or maintaining skills as defined per regulations. Responsible for training and monitoring staff that these programs are implemented as written.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Program Implementation and Monitoring:

Trains staff according to the written program. Observes staff implementation of program. Monitors documentation and progress per individual resident’ programs including Behavior, Life Enrichment, Activities of Daily Living, Speech, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Monitors overall mission of ICF/ID per regulations of State and Federal guidelines. Monitors staff that they are providing Active Treatment, which encompasses partial participation, protection from harm, rotation of attention, and offering of functional activities for each resident.

Resident Contact:

Daily interaction with each individual. These interactions are both one on one and in group settings. Resolves concerns with individuals, individual’ peers, and staff. Assesses that residents are active. Assists in the completion of residents’ programs.

Staff Development:

Ongoing daily training of staff to teach them to implement and carry out individual programs, active treatment, mealtime skills, recreation skills, social skills, and the overall physical health of each resident. This is done through Informational meetings, daily on the spot training, daily reports, Formal Sunrise Positive Outcome Training course. Oversees the work of Program Instructors/Certified Nursing Assistants and other staff to ensure that individualized treatment programs are implemented in accordance with professional, regulatory and Sunnycrest standards of practice. Oversees that County policies are observed and followed.

Life Plans:

Preparation: Compiles data and writes reports based on resident programs and progress.

Directs and moderates Life Plan Meetings: Reviews, discusses, and plans with interdisciplinary team individual persons current functions, goals, wants, needs and desires and person-centered aspects of their lives. Takes minutes of meeting.

Post Meeting: Writes report along with follow up of all items discussed with interdisciplinary team.

Program Development:

Assesses the needs of each individual resident according to the comprehensive functional assessment and presents levels of each person. Writes programs to meet the needs of the resident with resident and staff input.

Resident Behavior Control:

Assesses and writes behavioral management plans according to individual resident needs. This includes following State and Federal guidelines for approval to implement restrictive measures used to reduce behaviors.

Family Contact:

Consists of face to face, electronic communications, and phone communications to ensure resident needs are being met. This includes scheduling activities, doctors appointments, family participation of activities, meetings and concerns.

Day Program Coordination:

Monitors and ongoing training of the overall day program of the Sunrise residents both internally and externally. This includes coordination of transportation, staffing numbers, and physical building needs and upkeep. Develops, implements, and monitors that staff carry out the active treatment components and individual programs for each individual resident. Coordinates and follows through for mealtimes, including food, consistencies, amounts.

Inter Departmental Coordination:

Ongoing contact with internal departments including Administrator, Nursing, Maintenance, Social Services, Housekeeping, Dietary, Life Enrichment and office personnel to provide high quality services to the individual residents and overall mission of Sunnycrest Manor. Attends Bi-weekly communication stand up meetings to promote standards of practice, consistency and solve any concerns.

External Coordination & Contacts:

Meets with rehabilitation services: occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapies for screenings and program development for each individual based on needs. Active participant and liaison of meeting with Pharmacist, Doctors, Nutritional Risk Meetings, Medicare, and Human Rights Committee meetings. Meets with and assists DIA (Department of Inspections and Appeals) to assure compliance of regulations during their annual regulatory visit and self-reports. Oversees purchasing of necessary equipment/furniture.

Minimum Education Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’ degree in human service field including but not limited to: Sociology, Special Education, Psychology, Rehab Counseling, Nursing.
  • One year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

  • Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

General knowledge of;

  • Counseling and social work principles and practices.
  • Residential care and treatment programs.
  • Community services and facilities available.

Ability to:

  • Develop care and treatment plans for patients and families suffering emotional and social problems.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, families, other employees, officials and the general public.
  • Maintain records and prepare detailed reports.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements

  • Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
  • Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
  • Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
  • Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.

Work Environment

  • Work is primarily indoors with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and some outdoor work
  • Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safeguard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
  • Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.

EOE / ADA Statement

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Dubuque County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Environmental Service Worker

Performs responsible work in cleaning linens and other cloth products, housekeeping and light manual work in the care and cleaning of patient rooms, halls, work areas, office and other facilities.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Environmental Services Director.

Examples of Duties

  • Cleans, mops, and sanitizes resident rooms, toilets, and baths.
  • Cleans windows, windowsills, window treatments, walls, and furniture.
  • Performs special cleaning of rooms, disinfects walls, floors and furnishings.
  • Cleans nursing stations, halls, lobbies, treatment rooms, recreation areas, lounges, and dining areas.
  • Stocks cleaning and linen carts.
  • Empties and cleans waste and trash containers.
  • Washes, dries, counts, folds, and stores clean linens and clothes.
  • Delivers clean linens and clothes to various departments and floors, and ensures the proper amount of linens are delivered by established times.
  • May operate mending, sewing, and marking equipment.
  • Follows prescribed protocols for maintaining privacy and confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA standards and County Policies.
  • Follows prescribed protocols for safety and infection control.
  • Acts as Mandatory Reporter as defined in the Code of Iowa.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or experience in building cleaning or laundry operations.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of:
Building cleaning supplies and equipment.

Ability to:
Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and some outdoor work.

 

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for LPNs who performs nursing care to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor in accordance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Nursing Department Management Staff.

Supervision is exercised over certified nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, nursing assistant transporters, ward clerks, certified medication aides, and program instructors.

Examples of Duties

  • Reviews prior shift records, reviews treatment and medication instructions.
  • Assigns and supervises the work of nursing assistants and others on an assigned shift involving the plan of care of residents; instructs subordinates on procedures and techniques for the routine care of residents.
  • Personally administers medications; giving injections, catherizations, inserts nasogastric tubes; changes dressings, checks blood pressure; and provides other nursing services as indicated.
  • Documents condition, development, and treatment in patient records.
  • Observes and evaluates patients’ condition and initiates action.
  • Accompanies physicians on rounds and gives information as requested.
  • Briefs relieving or supervisory staff on nursing shift developments.
  • Assists Registered Nurse in utilizing the nursing process which involves assessment, nursing diagnosis, the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
  • Administers, records use, monitors effects and side-effects of medications.
  • Consuls with patients’ families.
  • Follows proscribed protocols for safety and infection control.
  • Monitors nutritional status and dining process of residents.
  • Assists Registered Nurse in the development of Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment and the formal care planning process.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and is licensed practical nurse as issued by the State of Iowa.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
The minimum standards of nursing practice for the licensed practical nurse in the State of Iowa.
Precautions to be taken in the use of medications.
Treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical services for the type of patients in an area of assignment.
Rules, regulations, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing services of the assigned institution.

Ability to:
Observe medical problems and initiate appropriate action.
Assign and supervise the work of a staff of nonprofessional personnel and to instruct them in practices and techniques.
Accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work.
Work with aggressive patients.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.

 

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer

Program Instructor-Certified Nursing Assistant (PI-CNA)

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for Program Instructors who assist individuals with disabilities and supervise the day to day activities.

Examples of Duties

  • Provides personal care, instruction and training to residents and clients.
  • Prepares clients for school, work, and daily activities.
  • Teaches adult living skills including bathing, dressing toileting, grooming and personal hygiene.
  • Assists clients into and out of beds, wheel chairs, and vehicles.
  • Teaches behavioral skills and protects clients from harm and self-abuse.
  • Controls clients utilizing verbal redirection, mechanical and physical restraints.
  • Provides occupation and daily living therapy to assist clients to adopt to their environment.
  • Teaches and demonstrates proper manners, eating skills, and maintenance activities.
  • Provides physical therapy and exercise programs.
  • Assists with communication skills based on needs utilizing sign language and appropriate verbalization.
  • Teaches money skills, escorts clients to recreational, leisure, shopping or other trips.
  • Escorts clients to doctor’s appointments and/or hospital.
  • Maintains detailed records and charts on client activities and results and physical matters.
  • Performs general housekeeping, laundry and meal duties pertaining to client programs as required.
  • Follows proscribed protocols for safety and infection control.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Willing to obtain Certified Nursing Assistant certification within a year of employment.

Must satisfactorily compete Program Instructor and Crisis Prevention Intervention training course within six months of employment.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Experience in the custodial care of intellectually disabled patients preferred.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of:
MH/MR care and nursing practices and procedures.
Theory and practice of quality patient care.

Basic knowledge of:
Common physical and mental illnesses, their symptoms and appropriate medical care.
Human anatomy as related to treatments and therapies.
First aid methods.

Ability to:
Observe, recognize and respond to behavioral problems and take appropriate action.
Follow oral and written instructions of a technical nature.
Deal with clients empathetically and respectfully.
Prepare, maintain, and understand nursing records and reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, other employees, officials and the general public.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and some outdoor work.

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer