Patient Care Associate-PCA - ER

Mercy; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans for 32+ hours per pay

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff under the direction of a registered or licensed practical nurse. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient wellness, and completion of required competencies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS within one month of hire and PCA competencies within three months. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to achieve highest wellness.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Works cooperatively with others as part of a team and supports group goals.

Education

High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC 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 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:

• - 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.


• - Licensure:


• - Experience: None required


• - In the state of Missouri: If no previous experience, 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.


• - In the state of Oklahoma:


• - In the state of Arkansas:


• - 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

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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