Patient Care Associate - Medical 4 (Days)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship in Fort Smith, AR, seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support patient care under RN/LPN direction. Full-time, days, 36 hours/week.

Role includes vital signs, feeding, mobility, and clerical tasks, with a career ladder to PCT and beyond. Mercy offers hands-on training, and a 175-hour program if no experience, plus BLS within 1 month. Educational requirements include high school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in healthcare program.
• Experience: None required.
• BLS within 1 month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Mercy’s 175-hour training program if no prior experience; required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the EMR system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility and transport.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• PCA duties then progression to PCT: phlebotomy/blood cultures, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/Foley removal, trach care/suctioning.

Skills

Vital signs

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA or in healthcare program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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

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
Position: Patient Care Associate-PCA
Department: Medical 4
Shift: Full Time Days, 36hrs a week

Job Duties

• Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and/or beyond.
• Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate (PCA):
• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
• Assist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.
• Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT):
• Patient Care Associate job duties.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures
• Enteral Feeding
• Wound care
• IV/Foley removal
• Trach care/suctioning

Training

• Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing a comprehensive, hands-on experience. Join Mercy to gain valuable skills and credentials through this program in a supportive healthcare environment!
• If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the 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.
• BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience: None required
• 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.