About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital JOB SUMMARY Performs various general duties and assists in the provision of patient care for all age groups as directed by the Registered Nurse and Organizational Leadership. Provides direct care for patients, answers call lights, and performs clerical/courier/transporter functions. Collects data through a variety of means including observation and the use of instrumentation. Recognizes and communicates pertinent information to multidisciplinary teams to ensure prompt attention to patient and departmental needs.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of a state-approved nurse aide competency/testing and/or experience as an LPN, Medical Assistant, or equivalent health care education. Will also consider students who have completed two (2) semesters of clinical professional nursing education.
  • CPR
  • Previous direct care experience in a patient care environment.
  • CPR trained or successful completion of approved CPR course within 30 days of hire.
  • Maintains and Demonstrates competency in required clinical skills/competencies.
  • Demonstrates computer literacy and basic technological abilities or completion of basic computer class.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and patient information. Accurately reporting and documenting data and services provided.
  • Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team and patients in a manner that fosters the team concept and supports the core values of the organization.
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt to change and constant interruptions, with the ability to set and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

  • 2 year/Associate Degree

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with measures of comfort and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assist patients with mobility by performing active and passive range of motion, lifting, turning, repositioning, ambulation, and transportation.
  • Performs routine patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse including but not limited to obtaining specimens, recording vital signs, applying ice/heat/compressed/ dressings, intake/output, point of care testing, 12 lead EKG, and reapplying monitors. May perform CPR. Explains procedures to patients allaying apprehension and eliciting cooperation. May assist in restarting combative patients.
  • Assists nursing team in the process of admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, including notifying appropriate individuals and departments, assembling patient charts and related paperwork, assisting and performing environmental orientation of patients, preparing, stocking, cleaning of rooms, documenting historical information, and securing belongings and valuables.
  • Clerical skills/duties include but are not limited to courier services, answering phones/call lights and orders, obtaining, stocks, places, tests, discontinuing, and removing patient equipment and supplies.
  • Communicates and Documents pertinent patient and general information and services provided
  • Identifies, troubleshoots, and works with others as applicable to resolve issues and concerns
  • Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding the patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Embraces Standards of Behavior. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Mission and Core Values. Holds Self and Others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence. Provides excellent customer service.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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