OKC - Patient Care Associate-PCA - Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Oklahoma City (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 is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support individualized patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN. You will work as part of a collaborative team, perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks, and help patients reach their highest level of wellness.

Education: High school diploma or GED (or enrolled in a healthcare program); Licensure: BLS within one month of hire; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or enrolled in a healthcare program)
• BLS within one month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire
• Position requires ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking required

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care

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.

• 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.
• Licensure:
• Experience: None required
• In the state of Missouri: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri 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.
• In the state of Oklahoma:
• In the state of Arkansas:
• 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

Job Description

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, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Licensure:
• Experience: None required
• In the state of Missouri: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri 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.
• In the state of Oklahoma:
• In the state of Arkansas:
• 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

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.

keyword(s): Patient Care Associate, PCA

Patient Care Associate, PCA