Patient Care Associate - part time, nights - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO seeks a Neuro Patient Care Tech to support the care team under the direction of an RN or LPN. You will assist with individualized patient care on the Neuro/Pulmonary Stroke Unit and perform designated clinical and nonclinical tasks to ensure patient wellness.

The role runs 12 hours per week during night shifts. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare program; BLS within 1 month; and completion of PCT

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: Mercy will provide a 175-hour training program if no prior experience; complete within 90 days.
• Certifications: BLS within 1 month of hire; PCT competencies within 3 months.
• Other: Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking.
• Preferred: EMT, Paramedic or prior patient care experience; CPCT/CNA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Under RN or LPN direction, assists in individualized patient care.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team to achieve patient wellness.
• Neuro/Pulmonary Stroke Unit care and frequent assessments.

Education

High school diploma

G.E.D.

CNA/CPCT or enrolled in healthcare career program

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 patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details:

Neuro Patient Care Tech

12 hours per week, Nights

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Festus, MO 63028

The Neuro/ Pulmonary Stroke Unit:

The most common pulmonary diagnoses we see are COPD, respiratory failure, asthma, and pneumonia. Our pulmonary patients may be on high flow oxygen, BiPAP, or have tracheostomies or chest tubes. These patients require complex assessment, aggressive therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.

We work closely with the Stroke Coordinator to care for Acute Stroke and TIA patients. We do utilize tele-neuro services at times. Neuro patients require frequent assessments to assess for subtle changes in condition. Stroke education is provided.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Experience: 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 PCT position per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCT 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 Experience: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience.- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

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.