Health Care Associate (HCA) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

* This position is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement *

SHIFT/SCHEDULE
* Full-time 32 hours per week
* Shift: 10:00pm-6:30 am
* This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend and holiday

* Education Requirements: STNA (State-tested Nurse Assistant) or completion of HCA training course with Certification related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based clinical experience or 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Health Care Associate (HCA) 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, and guidelines of the organization. This unit is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Job Functions

​Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.

Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.

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

Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care. Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.

Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.

Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.

Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.

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.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to providing direct patient care)

Must have completed one of the following: (required)

Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurse’s Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Education

None

Work Experience

Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

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:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Joseph - Intermediate Care Unit 1

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 p