Emergency Department PCA — Compassionate Patient Care (FT, 3 Shifts)

Mercy; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Ada is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the Emergency Department to support nursing staff and deliver compassionate patient care. This full-time daytime role features three 12-hour shifts per week, working closely with the ED team to promote safety, comfort, and positive patient experiences.

The PCA will assist with daily activities, take vital signs, document information, and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers, while maintaining a clean, organized care environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and bedside manners.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and team.
• Able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily care activities, hygiene, mobility, and comfort needs.
• Obtain and document vital signs and other patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Observe patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the nursing team.
• Support admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Assist with specimen collection and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment.
• Provide clerical and customer service support, including answering phones and responding to patient needs.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and other healthcare team members to deliver exceptional patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

Mercy Ada is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the Emergency Department to support nursing staff and deliver compassionate patient care. This full-time daytime role features three 12-hour shifts per week, working closely with the ED team to promote safety, comfort, and positive patient experiences.

The PCA will assist with daily activities, take vital signs, document information, and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers, while maintaining a clean, organized care environment