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Health Care Association — Med Surg — Telemetry — St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH

#CNA #Documentation #BLS #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Clinical Setting #Patient Safety #Personal Protective Equipment #Electronic Health Record

Quick overview

The Health Care Associate provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and vital sign monitoring under the guidance of a registered nurse. They also act as a liaison between patients and the nursing team while maintaining accurate documentation and high-level customer service.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed a nursing aide training program, hold an STNA or CNA certification, or possess one year of relevant clinical experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred upon hire and required before providing direct patient care.

professional certificateTeamworkCommunicationDocumentationCustomer serviceProblem-solvingPatient careSafety standardsInfection preventionMobility assistancePersonal hygiene assistanceClinical technologyClerical dutiesVital sign measurementRelationship-based carePatient data collection

Job description

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Health Care Associate (HCA) 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, and guidelines of the organization. Essential Job Functions Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties. Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns. Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees. Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care. Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving. Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated. Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety. Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible. Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies. 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. Licensing/Certification BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to providing direct patient care) Must have completed one of the following: (required) Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurse’s Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting. Work Experience Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred) 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) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) Not applicable to this position Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

Benefits

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Competitive pay

Professional development

Prescription coverage

Continuing education support

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Mental health resources

FMLA leave

Backup care for children and elders

HSA/FSA options

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