Patient Safety Companion (PSC) Float Pool - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Schedule/Shift:

* Days - 7:00am-3:30pm and Evenings 3:00pm-11:30pm

* Will work both shifts on a rotation

* FT -- 40 hours per week

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 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

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Specialty/Major:

Preferred Education:

Vocational/ Technical Degree

Specialty/Major:

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required:

• BLS required at hire or within 6 months of hire.
• Ohio: Current STNA certification at time of hire or two years recent experience in acute or long-term care facility or nursing student with 1 semester of clinical rotation completed.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Preference for recent experience in acute care, long term care facility

Job Hazard Risks:

• Lifting
• Infectious Disease Exposure
• Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
• Workplace Violence Potential

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

It 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). Accordingly, 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 Employer, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected].