Nursing Asst Unit Clerk - Oncology - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health is a faith‑based, patient‑focused organization that promotes exceptional patient care to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well‑being.

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, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

• Provides basic patient care including, 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, families, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation of patient care when applicable.
• Uses professional verbal, written, and telephonic communication skills at all times.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as necessary.

• High School/GED (preferred)

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred)
• Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete OR state testing complete (required)
• Successful completion of PCT Training Program within 6 months of start date

• Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long‑term care facility

• Ability to communicate clearly with other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions of the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient safety standards and regulations (e.g., falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care).
• Infection prevention and transmission‑based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office‑based technology.
• Team dynamics.
• Patient data collection and documentation (vital signs, intake/output, changes in patient condition).
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
• Feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
• Bowel and bladder elimination.
• Ambulation and patient mobility.
• Use of clinical technology.
• Compassionate, relationship‑based approach in care activities.
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command.

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• 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 by 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.

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