Night Shift Patient Care Associate (PCA)

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to join the Surgical department. Under the direction of the RN or LPN, you will assist in individualized patient care to promote wellness and support the care team.

This PRN role requires BLS within one month, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months, and may include a 175-hour training program during orientation. Prior experience as PCA/CNA or nursing student is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred for PRN status, however none required for PCA.
• Preferred experience as PCA, CNA, or active nursing student.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• PCA competencies must be completed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care.
• Training program may be required (175 hours) and completed within 90 days of hire to remain in PCA role.

Skills

PCA

CNA

Nursing student

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA / CPTC

Healthcare career program enrollment

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to join the Surgical department. Under the direction of the RN or LPN, you will assist in individualized patient care to promote wellness and support the care team.

This PRN role requires BLS within one month, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months, and may include a 175-hour training program during orientation. Prior experience as PCA/CNA or nursing student is preferred, but not required.