STNA - Med Surg - Allen Hospital

Mercy Health; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks a part-time patient care associate to deliver direct patient care under RN supervision in the Med/Surg Unit at Allen Medical Center. The role provides 24 scheduled weekly hours with 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

shifts, every other weekend and holiday. Eligibility includes high school diploma and basic clinical skills; Mercy Health offers comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care and safety knowledge, including vital signs and documentation.
• Ability to follow directions from nursing staff and work within care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as comfort, hygiene, and mobility.
• Report changes to the nurse and document care accurately.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Safety standards

Infection prevention

Clerical duties

Team dynamics

Vital signs

ADLs care

Feeding & hydration

Mobility

Clinical technology

Compassionate care

Accountability

Escalation

Education

High School/GED (required)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Afternoons/Evenings (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

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)

Part-Time - 24 Scheduled Weekly Hours

7p-7:30a

Every other weekend and holiday

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 - Allen Medical Center

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 Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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].