About this opportunity
Mercy Health lists this Patient Care Associate (PCA) Ortho Neuro Lorain Hospital opportunity in lorain, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mercy Health Opportunity
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
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 (required)
Education
High School/GED (required)
7am-7:30pm
Every other weekend and holiday.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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, 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.
Worksite address
lorain, OH, 44053, US
Who can apply
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