Patient Care Associate - Oncology - Full Time - Days

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff under the direction of an RN or LPN. You will assist in the individualized care of patients and perform both clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks as part of a cooperative team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS within one month, PCA training within 3 months, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand/walk for long shifts. Mercy provides 175 hours of training if no prior experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program and/or Mercy employee.
• Certifications: BLS required within 1 month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Under RN/LPN direction, assist in individualized patient care to achieve wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Commit to training requirements and state guidelines for PCA position.

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA/CPTC

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.

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