OKC - Patient Care Associate-PCA - Full time

Southeast Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate patient care. You will assist with daily tasks and essential duties under supervision of RN or LPN.

Join a collaborative team where Mercy emphasizes training, safety, and growth opportunities, including a 175-hour training program if no prior experience and required BLS within one month of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC or in healthcare program.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• No prior experience required.
• Must meet physical requirements (lift 50 lbs, stand/walk).

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN.
• Perform clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with the healthcare team to meet group goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification or in healthcare program

Job description

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.

Job Details

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Clinical Support
• Nursing
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
• JR253982

Requirements

• 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 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.

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.