Patient Care Associate- Med/Surg- Full Time - Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ardmore (OK); In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to state requirements, and participation in a 175-hour training program if no prior experience.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and are expected to obtain BLS within one month of hire. This on-site position requires physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing,

Competenze

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.

Mansioni

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Patient care support

Formazione

High school diploma/GED/CNA/CPTC or in healthcare program

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Job Description

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 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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