At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.Great opportunity to join Mercy Health!Full Time and Part Time Days or Nights available.Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionProvides 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.Essential Functions -
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
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.Patient Population☒Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.☒Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.☐Neonates (0-4 weeks)☒Adolescents (13-17 years)☐Infant (1-12 months)☒Adults (18-64 years).☐Pediatrics (1-12 years)☒Geriatrics (65 years and older)☐Not applicable to this position.Education Qualifications -Required Minimum Education:Less than High School DiplomaLicensure/Certification Required:BLS required at hire or within 6 months of hireLicensure/Certification Preferred:STNA license preferredMinimum QualificationsMinimum Years and Type of Experience:Preference for recent experience in acute care, long term care facilityOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:STNA license and experience preferred☒ Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much moreBenefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll 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 Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com