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Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Med Surg - Lorain Hospital
Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Med Surg - Lorain HospitalMercy Health • Lorain, OH, United States
Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Med Surg - Lorain Hospital

Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Med Surg - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Work Shift :

Days / Afternoons (United States of America)

Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Med Surg - Lorain Hospital

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Shift / Schedule

  • Full Time - Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours
  • Shift Times - Days / Afternoons (7am-7 : 30pm)
  • Rotating Weekends & Holidays

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)

    Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

    As a Mercy Health associate, you're 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 :

    Med / Surg Unit - Lorain - 4 West

    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 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 Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com.

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