Patient Care Companion (PCC) - Float Pool - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health Partners; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a patient observer to enhance safety and care for patients. The role involves continuous monitoring and support, ensuring comfort while documenting patient interactions. Candidates should have a passion for patient care, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including flexible spending accounts and educational assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Recent experience in healthcare or related field preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous visual observation and surveillance of patient(s).
• Documents patient activity, behaviors, and interventions.
• Assists with activities of daily living.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team dynamics

Documentation

Compassionate care

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Join our team today!

• Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives

• Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships

• Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve

• Preceptor Pay

• Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853.Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:

Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patient(s) to promote and maintain patient safety.Performs various duties to provide care and comfort for assigned patient(s).Recognizes and communicates pertinent patient information to nursing staff, coordinators, and supervisors to ensure prompt attention to and resolution of issues and concerns.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides continuous visual observation and surveillance of patient(s) on monitor or at bedside to promote and maintain patient safety.

• Verbally redirects patients either directly or over audio device, activating alarms as indicated.

• Identifies, troubleshoots, and works with others as applicable to resolve issues and concerns.

• Documents patient activity, behaviors, and interventions per departmental policy.

• Assist with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, grooming, and transportation.

• Participates in hand off of pertinent information regarding assigned patient(s) upon arrival and when leaving.

• All other duties as assigned.

• 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 healthcare or related field.

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. observations, 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)

Education

High School/GED (required)

Hours:

• Shift: ALL

• Hours: 12 Hour Shifts

• Hours per pay period: VARIES

• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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 [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]