Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care - Southampton Memorial Hospital

Patient Care Associate

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.

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)

State Certified or eligible to take the state test within 120 days of employment

Education :

High School / GED (preferred)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-beingpersonally 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, HSA / 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.