Patient Care Associate - OKC Ortho - Nights

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Oklahoma City seeks a patient care assistant (UAP) to support individualized patient care under RN or LPN direction. You will work with the care team to perform clinical and non-clinical duties essential to wellness.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC or enrollment in a health program, and BLS within one month of hire. Mercy provides a 175-hour training program if no prior experience, with orientation completing in 90 days.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare program; age 18+ and Mercy UAP training eligibility.
• BLS Certification within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.
• State-required 175-hour training provided if no prior experience; orientation-based completion within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Perform designated clinical and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Follow safety and physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC enrollment or credential

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.

• 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:
• 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:

Position Details

• 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:
• 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.