Compassionate Oncology PCA — Patient Care Associate

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program provided

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the Oncology department. You will assist under the supervision of an RN or LPN to support individualized patient care and contribute to the care team's goals.

No prior experience is required; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program and onboarding to meet state requirements. Shifts are 12 hours (6:30a–7:00p), 16 hours per week, with career ladder opportunities to PCA, PCT, or Nurse Technician

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; Mercy will provide a 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred experience: EMT, Paramedic or previous patient care experience (PCA, CNA or active nursing student).
• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program; or current Mercy coworker.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.
• Preferred certifications: CNA, EMT, AUA, CPCT.
• Physical requirements: lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; bending, reaching and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Work cooperatively with the team to achieve patient wellness goals.

Skills

EMT

Paramedic

PCA experience

CNA

Education

High school diploma

G.E.D

CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the Oncology department. You will assist under the supervision of an RN or LPN to support individualized patient care and contribute to the care team's goals.

No prior experience is required; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program and onboarding to meet state requirements. Shifts are 12 hours (6:30a–7:00p), 16 hours per week, with career ladder opportunities to PCA, PCT, or Nurse Technician