Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

This position works under the direction of the Registered Nurse providing direct care and general duties of all ages. Performs courier and transporter functions. Collects data through observation and through the use of instrumentation. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education: High School graduate or GED required.

Knowledge and abilities:

Utilizes proper grammar and legible handwriting in accurately recording data and services provided.

Demonstrates competence in required clinical skills.

Effective communications with the multi-disciplinary team and patients in a manner that foster the team concept and support the core values of the organization

Registration, Certification, Licensure Requirement: CPR Trained.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. provides routine services for patient and nursing units as assigned

2. Assists the Registered Nurse in the process of admitting, transferring, and discharging of patients. Assists in the environmental orientation of patients

3. Assists patients with activities of daily living, lifting, turning, repositioning, and ambulation; assists with maintaining and reapplying restraints

4. Provides measures for patient comfort and hygiene

5. Monitors and observes patient status. Collects, records, and communicates data as per policy and procedure

6. Performs courier and transportation services

7. Assists in the maintenance of adequate supplies for the unit

8. Performs preps, catheterizations, and other sterile procedures

9. Participates in meetings, in-services, orientation of personnel and projects as needed to maintain knowledge and competency

10. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values

11. Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations and reporting to designated Manager any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.

12. Embraces Standards of Behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customers

13. Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives
 

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