Patient Care Associate - PCA - Progressive Intermediate Care

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, 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.

This is a collective bargaining position.

Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional under federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include, but is 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 the nurse

• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's families, visitors, and all employees

• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care

• Uses professional, verbal, and written communication skills at all times

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 patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

SHIFT/SCHEDULE

• Full Time: Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours

• Shift Time: 7am - 7pm

• This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend

Education Qualifications

• Preferred Education : High School Diploma or GED

Licensing/Certification

• Licensure/Certification Required : State-tested Nurse Assistant, completion of HHA/Nursing Assistant Training class, completion of HCA training related to acute care setting or Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete. BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Years and Type of Experience : Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long-term care facility

• Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Basic computer skills

• Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred: Experience providing patient care or working in a specialty area in a hospital setting.

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 have periods of constant interruptions.

• Other: Works overtime as needed.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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 Employers, 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 ~~~