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Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Lorain Hospital
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Summary

Location

Lorain

Type

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About this role

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION 

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.


Essential Job Functions
 

  • Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties. 
  • Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
  • Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
  • Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
  • Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times


Work Experience
Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility


Required Skills
• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
• Infection prevention and transmission based precautions
• Understanding of clerical duties and office based technology
• Team dynamics
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Feeding, hydration, and nutrition
• Bowel and bladder elimination
• Ambulation and patient mobility
• Use of clinical technology
• Compassionate, relationship based approach in care activities
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Certifications

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete OR state testing complete (preferred but not required) OR successful completion of PCA/PCT training program

Education

High School/GED (preferred but not required)

36 Scheduled Weekly Hours

7a-7:30p

Every other weekend and holiday.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.


What we offer



  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support


Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]

Other facts

Tech stack
Communication,Patient Care,Documentation,Customer Service,Team Dynamics,Infection Prevention,Patient Data Collection,Basic Hygiene,Mobility Assistance,Compassionate Care,Accountability,Escalation of Concerns,Clerical Duties,Clinical Technology,Health Safety Standards,Nutrition

About Mercy Health BSMH

On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States’ fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation’s 20 largest health care systems. With 48 hospitals, thousands of providers, over 1,000 points of care and over 60,000 employees Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities across seven states and Ireland.

We are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. By utilizing robust measurement and reporting processes, we hold ourselves accountable for enhancing care and improving outcomes for our patients, residents and clients.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, including basic care, vital signs monitoring, and acting as a liaison between patients and nurses. They are responsible for maintaining high levels of customer service and accurate documentation.

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What does a Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Lorain Hospital do at Mercy Health BSMH?

As a Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Lorain Hospital at Mercy Health BSMH, you will: the Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, including basic care, vital signs monitoring, and acting as a liaison between patients and nurses. They are responsible for maintaining high levels of customer service and accurate documentation..

Why join Mercy Health BSMH as a Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Lorain Hospital?

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The Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Lorain Hospital position at Mercy Health BSMH is based in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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