Advanced Nurse Assistant (ADNA) - MedSurg - St Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. 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. 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. 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 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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected] .

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS 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
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 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

• Preferred Education: 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, 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.

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