Patient Care Associate-PCA - CPC (FT, Nights)

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast is seeking aPatient Care Associate to support the Cardiac Progressive Care unit under RN/LPN supervision. This full-time role covers a 12-hour night shift and emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient care.

Experience is not required; Mercy offers a 175-hour training program during orientation and ongoing development opportunities within the UAP ladder and clinical team.

Qualifications

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Completion of required training within 90 days if no prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support in Cardiac Progressive Care.
• Perform designated procedures and non-clinical tasks as part of the care team.
• Adhere to safety standards and participate in onboarding training.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CNA

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

Patient Care Associate*

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Cardiac Progressive Care

Status: Full-Time, 36 hours/week

Shift: 12 Hour Nights (6:30pm - 7:00am)

• Will consider candidate experience once in offer stage. This job profile/title may be updated along UAP Career ladder to offer candidate most appropriate role per their individual experience level if additional qualifications are met. UAP Career Ladder positions include Patient Care Associate-PCA, Patient Care Technician-PCT, and Nurse Technician-NT

Qualifications

• Experience: None required. If no previous experience, will be considered for PCA role in which Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri 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.


• Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or previous patient care experience (i.e. PCA, CNA, or active nursing student).


• Required Education: High school diploma, G.E.D


• Preferred Education: CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.


• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course required within one month of hire. Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.


• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).


• 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.
  
  
  
  

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.

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri


• Clinical Support


• Other Allied Health


• Regular


• Full-time


• Mercy Hospital Southeast


• JR258852