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  • CNC Mill: 1 year (Preferred)

  • CNC Lathe: 1 year (Preferred)

• Experience:

  • Welding, 1 year (Preferred)

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Functions under the rules/regulations of the State of Ohio, Kentucky or Illinois Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. She/he provides direct patient care, special treatments, and procedures at a professional level equivalent to her/his training. She/he provides care considering the age, growth and development and specific needs of the patient population on assigned unit(s). She/he assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse. Assignments are developed based on patient need and skill of staff and in accordance with the method of nursing practiced on the specific unit, and in compliance with hospital and nursing policies, procedures and standards. Those LPN’s who meet the Ohio, Kentucky or Illinois Board of Nursing’s qualifications and requirements, may administer oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications and limited intravenous therapy.

Essential Job Functions

• Functions within the nursing process and contributes to patient care based on Ohio (OBN) or Kentucky (KBN) Board of Nursing Practice Act. Contributes to the admission assessment by collecting selected clinical data, vital signs, weight and height; sets up patient room and orients patient. Follows goal-directed nursing care plan designed by the Registered Nurse. Observes, reports and documents patient's clinical status and changes in status to the Registered Nurse. Implements interventions within the LPN scope of practice, conducts and reinforces patient teaching/education and contributes to discharge plan and evaluation of results. Recognizes deterioration of patient condition collaborates with the Registered Nurse while responding with increased frequency of monitoring or seeks guidance regarding a transfer to higher level of care. Reinforces patient/family education and offers psycho-social/spiritual support. Contributes to the nursing care plan.
• Performs nursing care based on established clinical practice standards and the code of professional ethics appropriate for LPN role. Utilizes regulatory standards for patient care activities including Joint Commission, ODH, SHA, CMS, OBN and KBN. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital nursing standards and OBN or KBN regulations in delegating nursing activities to unlicensed employees. Reports critical values/results to the Registered Nurse for timely action, e.g. vital signs, pain, blood sugar, lab findings and EKG results. Complete 15-minute safety checks (Lima).
• Recognizes patients experiencing actual/potential life-threatening conditions and responds appropriately within the LPN scope of practice. Utilizes safe, approved medication administration practices, based on hospital and regulatory standards and certification. Encourages/provides opportunity for family presence and involvement at the bedside. Follows emergency protocols/procedures, based on LPN role and patient needs. Follows American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Professional Ethics.
• Demonstrates consideration for special needs, behaviors of specific age groups across the lifespan and individuals served when providing care. Provides information regarding procedures and equipment to patient and/or significant other.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve care delivery processes, nursing quality and patient safety. Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency situations. Assumes responsibility for attending mandatory meetings, in-services, continuing education and participating in committees as opportunities occur.
• Supports and promotes hospitals' programs for infection control, patient safety and risk management. Implements treatments/medications safely, per physician order and hospital policy/procedure; observes and reports patient's response. Report adverse patient reaction and/or unusual occurrence to Registered Nurse immediately.
• Documents care provided in timely, accurate and complete manner, using appropriate form.
• Performs clerical and supportive duties to promote efficient unit operations.
• Meets Hospital continuing education requirements, assesses own knowledge, maintains professional growth/development, participates in seminars and workshops to improve knowledge and skills.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Minimum Education:

Vocational/ Technical Degree

Specialty/Major:

Licensed Practical Nursing

Preferred Education:

Specialty/Major:

Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.

Licensure/Certification Required:

OHIO: Current LPN License in the State of Ohio; BLS; IV Therapy card. KENTUCKY - Current Kentucky or Illinois LPN, LPNA or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) issued license; BLS.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

LORAIN ONLY: Three (3) to six (6) months experience required; ALL OTHER LOCATIONS: Up to a minimum of one year experience preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

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 more

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Department:

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 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

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health

This is a bargaining unit position

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/GED

State-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 Association

EXPERIENCE:

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 required

PRINCIPAL 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 – other

Performs 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.

Physical Demands

Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday

Frequent – 34 to 66% of workday

Constant – 67 – 100% of workday

Not at all – 0% of workday

Occasional

Sitting, 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).

Frequent

Standing, 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.

Constant

Bilateral 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 All

Climbing ladders; working from heights; crawling; kneeling; running

Category 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:

Lifting

Infectious Disease Exposure

Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)

Workplace Violence Potential

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 more

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Department:

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 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

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health

This is a bargaining unit position

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Unit Hospitality Associate serves as a liaison between patient, family, hospital staff, and physicians to ensure a favorable patient experience in the areas of patient and family comfort, information-sharing from hospital and clinical staff, responsiveness to patient or family inquiries or concerns, and assisting clinical staff in timely patient discharge. The Unit Hospitality Associate is responsible performing unit-receptionist activities and accountable for routine clerical activities on a nursing unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Heartsaver
• Excellent communication ability and customer service skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sincere compassion, empathy, and understanding of the patient’s or family member’s experience and concern.
• Computer literacy (charting, emails, and other documentation needed)

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Typing proficiency as designated.
• Medical Terminology course or completion within one year.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working in hospital setting.
• Previous unit clerk experience or equivalent preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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• Must possess strong communications and customer service skills and ability to defuse situations and generate positive patient and family member response.
• Must possess healthcare knowledge to communicate with medical professionals.
• May operate basic equipment and machinery.

PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING:

The degree to which judgment and analysis must be exercised in planning, investigating issues, and evaluating alternative solutions to the challenges posed by the job. Deals with the nature of the decisions, the variety of problems, and how decisions are made in context of the typical requirements of the job.

• Requires judgment in selection of alternative course of action.
• Receives assistance from standard procedures, co-workers, and/or supervisor(s).
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands/requests in a fast-paced, changing environment.

SCOPE OF IMPACT/ACCOUNTABILITY:

Knowledge of and ability to recognize standards, statutes and regulatory requirements that impact patients’ concerns and resolution.

• Provides information regularly to the decision-making process.
• Directly impacts patient satisfaction with the hospital experience.
• Impact is generally focused on immediate work area.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

The nature and frequency of interpersonal human relations skills required by the job. The extent to which the job requires cooperation and tact in meeting or influencing others by phone, correspondence, or personal contact.

• Possesses sound verbal and written communication skills and tactfully addresses issues at hand clearly, concisely and accurately.
• Requires highly developed listening skills and the ability to be responsive to the needs of others.

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Patient/Family Experience

Performs room orientation and instruct white board usage to newly admitted or transferred patients. Responsible for follow-up discharge phone calls to patients within twenty-four hours of discharge, completion of post-discharge SafeCARE documentation and the forwarding of patient concerns or problems to clinical nursing staff. Completes environment of care rounds per shift in accordance with Joint Commission requirements. Maintains patient /family education information/brochures Retrieve appropriate collaborative care guidelines for patient upon admission Performs hourly rounding assessing patient requests including delivery of personal care items, water, etc. Communicates patient clinical requests to nursing staff. Provides friendly assistance to patients, patient’s family and visitors. Answers patient call lights courteously and quickly addresses the patient’s needs. Observes universal precautions and isolation procedures. Maintains aseptic technique Transports ambulatory/wheelchair patients as directed by the RN. Assists with patient discharge processes. Holds self, employees and co-workers accountable for keeping patient safety the first priority. Intervenes to reverse patient family-member negative perception of unit experience and utilizes the H.E.A.R.T. service recovery approach. Maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times. Respects patient confidentiality. Distribute water, blankets, pillows, etc. Sends Thank You notes to patients.

PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCE:

Manages physician consultations and charts accordingly in Epic CarePATH. Greets physician on the unit. Introduces physician to new staff members. Locates patient’s nurse for physician when necessary.

SUPPORTING THE NURSING TEAM:

Performs unit-receptionist activities including but not limited to: coordinates incoming, outgoing, and intra-unit communications; handles customer requests; may determine room assignments for patients, and inter-unit transfers. Coordinates clinical data collection via fax, printers, and tube system, and assures that documentation is placed in paper-light chart and/or distributed to appropriate personnel. Performs discharge/transfer functions in STAR or as appropriate. Maintains paper-light chart. Obtains chart forms for patient transfers, patient consents, blood permits, etc. as needed or requested. Assures that patient paper-light chart contains face sheets, Optio labels, N-17 and other forms deemed necessary by the unit. Ensures unacknowledged and stat physician orders in Epic CarePATH are communicated to nursing staff. Documents according to hospital policy. Enters patient billing as required Coordinates the ordering of supplies per par levels. Answers unit telephones courteously and quickly addresses the caller’s needs. Keeps work area neat and clean. Observes and initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture, and building fixtures. Maintains daily unit worksheet (ADT board). Maintains Social Service log. Maintains AWARIX with appropriate attributes at SEHC.

OTHER:

Utilizes HMHPonline reference materials and policy/procedure manuals to facilitate job. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists in orientation of new personnel. Works overtime as needed. Attends monthly meetings. Upholds dress code for position.

Secretary for labor and delivery requires computer literacy, telephone etiquette, multi-tasking and teamwork. Position is every other weekend and every other holiday. Extra shifts can be picked up. BLS required.

Physical Demands

Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday

Frequent – 34 – 66% of workday

Constant – 67 – 100% of workday

Not at all – 0% of workday

Occasional

Walking: 2.3 mph, 0 incline; unilateral vertical reach 36-72”; bilateral carry 30’, 25#; push/pull 100’, 19ft.lbs.; lift 0-25# 6-36” from floor; lift 0-25# 36-48” from floor; lift 0-25# 6-72” from floor, climbing stairs; operating machines: (2 foot/feet).

Frequent

Standing.

Constant

Sitting, unilateral horizontal reach 0-18”, bilateral fine motor manipulation functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aid or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; operating machines: (2 hand(s)).

Not at All

Hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 min; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr. with gait belt; bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; more 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet; climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines; keyboarding & CRT usage.

Category III Job Classification – HMHP employee jobs that include all other employees not covered under Category I & II jobs whose tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues or used sharps.

Job Hazard Risks:

Lifting

Infectious Disease Exposure

Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)

Workplace Violence Potential

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.