Patient Care Associate - Float Pool, Team Care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork and assisting with clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare career program. BLS within one month of hire and PCA competencies within three months are required; lifting up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing are part of

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Licensure: BLS required within one month of hire, PCA competencies within 3 months.
• Experience: None required.
• Physical requirements: ability to push, pull, lift 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, squat.
• Preferred: CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under supervision.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with the team to achieve care goals.
• Meet physical requirements and follow training protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC or healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork and assisting with clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare career program. BLS within one month of hire and PCA competencies within three months are required; lifting up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing are part of