Float Pool Patient Care Associate - Mercy South - Part Time Nights

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

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis invites you to join the Patient Care Associate team in the Mercy South Float Pool. This role supports patient care under supervision, participates in multiple units, and enhances clinical skills during 7p-7a shifts.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC or enrollment in a healthcare program, BLS certification within 1 month, and completion of PCA competencies within 3 months. Mercy offers benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Education path: high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC eligibility, or Mercy coworker status.
• BLS required within one month of hire and PCA competencies within 3 months.
• Preferred CNA certification when available.

Responsibilities

• Assist under supervision in individualized patient care to support wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Work as part of the Mercy South Float Pool team across units such as Orthopedics, Med/Surg, ICU, ED, and more.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC or enrolled in healthcare program

BLS certification within 1 month of hire

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

Join the Mercy South Float Pool Team!

10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128

Patient Care Associate

Part- Time Nights

24 hours/week, 7p-7a

Why Float Pool?

If you love variety and want to expand your clinical expertise, the Float Pool offers:

• Exposure to diverse units and patient populations
• Opportunities to sharpen assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
• A fast-paced, rewarding environment for flexible and compassionate nurses

Units You May Float To Include: Orthopedics, Med/Surg, Telemetry, Stepdown, ICU, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, Oncology, Neurology, and more!

Qualifications

• 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.
• In the state of practice: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Physical requirements/demands:
• Push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Ready to float into a career full of growth, flexibility, and purpose?

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and 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.