Patient Safety Companion (PSC) – Float Pool - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

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, guidelines of Mercy Health.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS required at hire or within 6 months of hire.
• Ohio: Current STNA certification at time of hire or two years recent experience in acute or long-term care facility or nursing student with 1 semester of clinical rotation completed.
• Preference for recent experience in acute care, long term care facility
• Lifting
• Infectious Disease Exposure
• Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
• Workplace Violence Potential

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/ Technical Degree

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
• Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times

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