Patient Care Associate (PCA) Float Pool Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown FT
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthThis is a
Collective Bargaining Unit.JOB SUMMARY:The Health Care
Associate(HCA) /Patient Care Associate (PCA) works with his/her
team partner(s), the Registered Nurse and the Unit Secretary, to
provide direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team,
the HCA/PCA is cross-trained to perform a wide range of essential
patient services.The HCA/PCA performs a variety of basic
age-specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the
direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). All clinical care will be
done under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate
tasks for delegation. The HCA/PCA makes observations as directed by
the RN and reports deviations to the RN.EDUCATION:High School
Diploma/GEDState-tested Nurse Assistant or completion of HCA
training related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who
has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based
clinical experience.BLS certified by American Heart
AssociationEXPERIENCE:Experience in providing direct patient
care.Computer literacy.Previous experience working in specialty
area preferred.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:* Follows detailed written and
oral instructions.* Completes specific, routine tasks.* Requires
basic reading, writing or simple arithmetic skills.* May operate
basic equipment/machinery.* Basic computer skills requiredPRINCIPAL
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: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.Job
Accountabilities - otherPerforms 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.a. Initiates maintenance requisition to
repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.b. Performs
simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).The above statements
are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties
and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The
incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
those stated in this description.Direct Care - Physical
DemandsOccasional - 1 to 33% of workdayFrequent - 34 to 66% of
workdayConstant - 67 - 100% of workdayNot at all - 0% of
workdayOccasionalSitting, Unilateral Vertical Reach 36-72";
Bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet;
Lift 0-50#, 6-36" from floor; climbing stairs; operating machines
(2hand(s)), operating machines 2foot/feet).FrequentStanding,
walking 2.3 mph, 0 incline; unilateral horizontal reach 0-18";
bilateral carry, 30', 27#; push/pull 100', 19ft lbs; hold 200#
patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 minutes; roll 200#
patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr
with gait belt; move 200# person up in bed with assist of one and
sheet; lift 0-30#, 6"-36" from floor; lift 0-20# 36"-48" from
floor; lift 0-20# 6"-72" from floor.ConstantBilateral fine motor
manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided;
functional hearing aided or unaided; functional verbal
communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet
operational/patient care demands.Not at AllClimbing ladders;
working from heights; crawling; kneeling; runningCategory I job
classification - HMHP employees who have jobs with tasks that
routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body
fluids, tissues and/or used sharps.Job Hazard
Risks:LiftingInfectious Disease ExposureHazard Materials Exposure
(Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)Workplace Violence PotentialIt 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),
prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on
their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all
individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or national origin.Mercy Health is an
equal opportunity employer.We'll also reward your hard work with:*
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans*
Prescription drug coverage* Flexible spending accounts* Life
insurance w/AD&D* An employer-matched 403(b) for those who
qualify.* Paid time off* Educational Assistance* And much
moreScheduled Weekly Hours:32Work Shift:AllDepartment:Nursing Float
Pool - St. ElizabethAll 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
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
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