Compassionate Patient Care Associate

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy in Pittsburg, KS is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under the direction of RN or LPN. You will work as part of a collaborative team, performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient wellness.

No prior experience is required; Mercy will provide a 175-hour training program during orientation. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; BLS within 1 month and PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA/CPTC or enrollment in Mercy's UAP training program preferred.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.
• No prior experience required; training provided during orientation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC or healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Mercy in Pittsburg, KS is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under the direction of RN or LPN. You will work as part of a collaborative team, performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient wellness.

No prior experience is required; Mercy will provide a 175-hour training program during orientation. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; BLS within 1 month and PCA competencies within 3 months.