pct - Saint Louis, MO, United States - Mercy

Description

Position :
Patient Care Associate

Department :
Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)


Shift:
FT Days

We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness.

Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.
intake documentation, feeding assistance), turns and positions patients, observes for skin breakdown and utilize appropriate supplies to perform daily care.

• Maintains Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Gathers and records patient data (ex. vital signs) and documents in EMR. May perform point of care testing or specimen collection as determined by unit (ex. glucose monitoring).
• Observes changes or unusual occurrences in patient condition and reports them immediately to the appropriate personnel. Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize the care of the patient.
• Demonstrates appropriate stewardship of resources, charge reconciliation process and document charges accordingly.
• Performs clerical duties as needed (i.e., answers phones, monitors lights).
• Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.
• Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care.
• Utilizes unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate communications (ex: computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.).

If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements.

or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.

Preferred Certifications:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.- Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones.

You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures.

We're expanding to help our communities grow.

We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment.