Health Care Associate (HCA) – Med Surg. Ortho Trauma 5WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Associate (HCA) /Patient Care Associate (PCA) works with a team including a Registered Nurse and a Unit Secretary to provide direct patient care. This role is cross-trained to perform a wide range of essential patient services, focusing on basic age-specific duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). All clinical care is delegated by the RN, and the HCA/PCA is responsible for making observations as directed and reporting any deviations to the RN.

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
• BLS certified by American Heart Association
• Experience in providing direct patient care
• Computer literacy
• Previous experience working in specialty area
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Ability to complete specific, routine tasks
• Basic reading, writing or simple arithmetic skills
• Ability to operate basic equipment/machinery
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
• Observes patient’s responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
• Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit/area’s scope of service.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
• Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
• Positions patient and performs range of motion.
• Assists physical therapist as needed.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
• Provides friendly assistance to patient’s family members and visitors strong emphasis on customer service.
• Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
• Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
• Performs designated bedside lab tests.
• Applies oxygen therapy.
• Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
• Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
• Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
• Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
• Delivers menus.
• Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays.
• Distributes drinking water.
• Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller’s needs.
• Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
• Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
• Inventories unit and determines supply needs.
• Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center.
• Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
• Assesses maintenance needs.
• Initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.
• Performs simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees