Health Care Associate – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

SHIFT/SCHEDULE
* Full-time 36 hours per week
* Shift: 6:00pm-6:30am
* This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend and holiday

* Education Requirements: STNA (State-tested Nurse Assistant) or completion of HCA training course with Certification related to acute care setting or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based clinical experience or 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Health Care Associate (HCA) 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 and guidelines of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include but not limited to care and comfort vital sign measurement personal care and hygiene and assists with mobility including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients patients family visitors and employees.
• Provides accurate precise timely documentation when applicable for patient care. Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
• Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patients interests and hobbies.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to providing 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 Nurses 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.

Work Experience

Recent experience in acute care physicians office home health/hospice or long-term care facility with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be required to use physical restraints.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.
• Other: Ability to work holidays overtime and weekends as required.

*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

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).
• Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs intake/output change in patient condition).
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
• Ability to assist with feeding hydration and nutrition.
• Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination.
• Ability to assist with 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.
• Possesses problem-solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

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 .