Patient Care Associate - Med Surg, PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Perry (Perryville, MO) seeks a Patient Care Associate to assist in individualized patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. You will work with a team to achieve patients' highest level of wellness, performing clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to care.

Education options include high school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in Mercy's UAP training; BLS is required within one month and PCA competencies within three

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred CNA certification.

Responsibilities

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

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

Mercy Perry (Perryville, MO)

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.

Patient Care Associate

Department: Med Surg

Shift: PRN, Varies/Rotating

Minimum Requirements

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: N/A
Experience: N/A

• 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.

• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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.

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.