Ada Med Surg - Patient Care Associate - Full Time/Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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 join the Med Surg unit on the Day Shift (7am–7pm), Full Time, three 12-hour shifts weekly.

Under RN/LPN direction, you will assist in individualized patient care, perform clinical procedures and support tasks, and collaborate with a caring team to promote wellness.

Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within one month, and PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA/CPTC enrollment

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 - Three12-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?

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

keyword(s): Patient Care Associate, CNA, Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant