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.

**_Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Cardiac/Telemetry Unit (1West) - Mercy Health Lorain_**

**THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITIONS**

**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health.

**Essential Job 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

**Work Experience**

Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility

**Required Skills**

Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team

Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team

Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)

Infection prevention and transmission based precautions

Understanding of clerical duties and office based technology

Team dynamics

Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)

Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care

Feeding, hydration, and nutrition

Bowel and bladder elimination

Ambulation and patient mobility

Use of clinical technology

Compassionate, relationship based approach in care activities

Accountability for completion of assigned tasks

Escalation of concerns via chain of command

**Certifications**

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete OR state testing complete (preferred but not required) OR successful completion of PCA/PCT training program

**Education**

High School/GED (required)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All 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