Patient Care Associate- Emergency Dept. - Part Time - Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

32+ hours per pay period eligibility

Job summary

Mercy Hospital invites you to join a caring, collaborative team. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision, participate in Mercy's PCA training, and perform designated clinical procedures and support tasks.

No prior experience required; Mercy provides a 175-hour state-mandated training, with BLS within 1 month and PCA competencies within 3 months. Mercy offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program; age 18+ and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program.
• Experience: None required.
• BLS required within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum physical requirements: ability to push/pull/lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse; work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Education

High school diploma or 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.

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