Patient Care Associate - ER

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff in delivering individualized patient care. Under the direction of the RN or LPN, you will assist with basic clinical tasks and non-clinical duties to promote wellness.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC enrollment is considered, and a required 175-hour Missouri training program will be provided if no prior experience. BLS must be obtained within one month.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA/CPTC enrollment considered.
• No prior experience required; Missouri provides 175-hour training within 90 days for PCA.
• BLS certification within one month; PCA competencies within 3 months.
• CNA certification preferred when available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Work cooperatively with the team and support patient wellness goals.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC training program

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 - Preferred Education: - Preferred Licensure: - Preferred Experience: - Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). - Preferred Other:

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, 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 - 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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