Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Neurology Medical Surgical Springfield Regional Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Work Shift :

Nights (United States of America)

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. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

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)

Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete OR state testing complete (required)

Successful Completion of PCT Training Program

Education

High School / GED (preferred not required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre 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 :

Stepdown ICU - Springfield

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 youd 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 . 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 .

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1