Patent Care Associate (PCA) Ortho Neuro Lorain Hospital

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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 patients 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)

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours (12 hour shifts)

• Shift Time - 7pm-7:30am

• Rotating weekend and holiday availability required

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre 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:

It 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 youd 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 . 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 .