Ada Med Surg (2N) - Patient Care Associate - Full Time/Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Ada is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) or Nurse Tech to provide individualized patient care under the direction of RN or LPN. You will join a collaborative Med Surg team and participate in both clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to compassionate care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, optional CNA/CPTC, and BLS within one month of hire; no prior experience is required. This full-time day-shift position offers Mercy's supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required.
• Certifications: BLS within 1 month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction.
• Work cooperatively with a team to achieve care goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA/CPTC eligibility

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details

Mercy Hospital Ada

PCA or Nurse Tech, Med Surg

Full Time - Three 12-hour shifts per week

Day Shift - 7am to 7pm

Our mission is clear.

We bring to life a healing ministry through our

compassionate care and exceptional service.

Overview

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Patient Care Associate - PCA Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Experience: None required.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience
• Certification(s): Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice.

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

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