About this role
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
Shift: 7:00am-7:30pm
Every other weekend and holiday
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
Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)
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 (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
- Must have completed one of the following: (required)
- Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR, Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurse’s Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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, HAS/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.
Department:
Med/Surg Oncology Unit - St. ElizabethIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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
About Mercy Health
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.
What you'll do
- The Health Care Associate provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, including basic patient care tasks and acting as a liaison between patients and nurses. They are responsible for ensuring high levels of customer service and accurate documentation.
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