Health Care Associate (HCA) - Intermediate 4S - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, life and more

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking compassionate nursing aides to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role supports patient comfort, monitors vital signs, and assists with daily living activities in our acute care setting.

Scheduled weekly hours are 36 with day shifts. Certifications such as BLS are preferred; nursing aide training or STNA/CNA certification is required.

Competenze

• Recent experience in acute care, physician’s office, home health/hospice, or long term care facility preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred on hire; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care.
• Must have completed nursing aide training program OR STNA/CNA certification OR nursing program with clinical nursing course and rotation.

Mansioni

• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, vital signs, personal care and mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse.
• Provides high level customer service to patients, 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.

Conoscenze

Communication with healthcare team

Follow directions

Patient data collection

Infection prevention

Office technology

Team dynamics

Documentation

Daily living activities care

Nutrition support

Mobility assistance

Clinical technology use

Compassionate care

Accountability

Escalation of concerns

Formazione

Nursing aide training program / STNA / CNA certification

Strumenti

EHR/EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

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 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

• Recent experience in acute care, physician’s office, home health/hospice, or long term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)

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 eliminationAmbulation 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 (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to 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

Education

None

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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Intermediate 4 South - St. Elizabeth

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, a__ll 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 Affir... please email [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].