Patient Care Associate-PCA Full Time 5A

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Springfield, MO is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. You will work within a collaborative team to help patients reach their highest level of wellness.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC or Mercy program enrollment; no experience required. Training (175 hours in 90 days) and BLS within 1 month, PCA competencies in 3 months are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or Mercy program enrollment.
• No prior experience required.
• Preferred CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist under RN or LPN in individualized patient care to support wellness.
• Perform designated clinical and non-clinical tasks for patient care.
• Collaborate with team to meet group care goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED or CNA/CPTC or Mercy co-worker program

CNA certification (preferred)

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.
• 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 Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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.