Patient Care Associate Float Pool

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under RN or LPN guidance and collaborate with a caring team to reach wellness goals.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED, potential CNA/CPTC enrollment, and completion of state-mupdated training; BLS within 1 month and PCA competencies within 3 months. Physical endurance is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC or enrollment in a healthcare program through school curriculum, or current Mercy coworker.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: None required.
• Position includes physical requirements and safety training as part of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Under RN or LPN direction, assist in individualized patient care to achieve wellness.
• Perform designated clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with team to meet group goals and safety standards.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC enrollment or current Mercy coworker

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 Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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 Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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.