Patient Safety Companion Float Pool – St. Elizabeth Youngstown

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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 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

Shift/Schedule:

Days/Evenings - will work both 7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm

Hours: 32 hrs/week

This position will also work every other weekend and every other holiday

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Specialty/Major:

Preferred Education:

Vocational/ Technical Degree

Specialty/Major:

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required:

• BLS required at hire or within 6 months of hire.
• Ohio: Current STNA certification at time of hire or two years recent experience in acute or long term care facility or nursing student with 1 semester of clinical rotation completed.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Preference for recent experience in acute care long-term care facility

Job Hazard Risks:

• Lifting
• Infectious Disease Exposure
• Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear Biological Chemical)
• Workplace Violence Potential

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 .