Joplin MedSurg PCA Opportunities

Mercy; Joplin (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a compassionate Unit Assistant/Patient Care Associate to support patient care under RN or LPN direction, helping patients achieve their highest wellness. You will join a collaborative team and assist with designated clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to care.

Mercy provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and retirement plans for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program.
• Licensure: BLS required within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.
• Experience: None required.
• Other: 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire to meet state requirements; physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, and ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.
• Preferred Certifications: CNA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN direction to achieve highest level of wellness.
• Work cooperatively with the team and perform clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Provide care and support essential to patient well-being and safety.
• Follow Mercy training and orientation requirements.

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA/CPTC

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:

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Licensure:
• Experience: None required.
• 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.
• Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

• Preferred Education:
• Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience:
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Preferred Other:

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.