OKC - Patient Care Associate-PCA - Full time

Mercy Co; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and performing both clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to patient wellbeing.

No prior experience is required; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program to meet state requirements and offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, and tuition support for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare program.
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire.
• PCA competencies to be completed within 3 months of hire.
• No prior experience 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 care.
• Work cooperatively with team to achieve unit goals.
• Maintain safety by meeting physical requirements (lift 50 pounds, stand/walk long shifts).

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma/GED

CNA/CPTC enrollment

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:

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.

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