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

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Minimum of 2 Shifts per month

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               -

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  Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees

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  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.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Worker Sub-Type:

Union Contingent - PRN

Department:

St. Vincent Ancillary Nursing Pool

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 cons