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Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Ortho Neuro – Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health

#Full Time #Customer Service #Documentation #BLS #Vital Signs #Personal Care #Activities of Daily Living #Infection Prevention #Basic Life Support #Acute Care #Direct Patient Care #Nursing Student

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months agoExpired

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Location

Lorain, Ohio

Quick overview

The Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, which includes comfort measures, recording vital signs, personal care, hygiene, and mobility, along with unit-based specialty duties. This role also involves acting as a liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes or concerns and providing high-level customer service to all stakeholders.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School/GED and be a Nursing Student who has completed their first clinical rotation or state testing; recent experience in acute or long-term care is preferred. Essential requirements include the ability to communicate clearly, follow team directions, understand safety standards, and perform basic patient care tasks like hygiene, feeding, and mobility assistance.

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Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours

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Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Ortho Neuro – Lorain Hospital THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. Shift/Schedule Full Time -
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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 - Two 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. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.