Float Pool Patient Care Associate: Hands-On Care & Growth

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance towards nursing

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave

401k with employer match

PTO accrual

Competitive salary

Career growth

Job summary

Mercy is seeking candidates for the Float Pool unit in Springfield, MO. Under the direction of the RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate assists in individualized patient care to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness.

You will work cooperatively with others as part of a team and perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care. The role includes an accredited DoL Apprenticeship Program with a PCA track; new hires may undergo a 175-hour training if

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC preferred.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the EMR system.
• Assist with meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport.
• Provide basic patient care and non-clinical support as part of the team.
• Support with phlebotomy, wound care, IV/ Foley removal as trained.
• Complete clerical duties and assist with patient flow.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy/Blood cultures

Wound care

IV/Foley removal

Enteral feeding

Trach care/Suctioning

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma/GED

CNA/CPTC

Healthcare field enrollment program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy is seeking candidates for the Float Pool unit in Springfield, MO. Under the direction of the RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate assists in individualized patient care to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness.

You will work cooperatively with others as part of a team and perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care. The role includes an accredited DoL Apprenticeship Program with a PCA track; new hires may undergo a 175-hour training if