Patient Safety Companion - Float Pool - St. Elizabeth Youngstown

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 IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

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

Shift/Schedule:

Days/Evenings - will work both 7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm

Hours: 32 hrs/week

This position will also work every other weekend and every other holiday

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

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/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.

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 [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]