Patient Care Associate-PCA Full Time Joplin ED

Southeast Hospital; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Joplin is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role focuses on individualized care, teamwork, and performing clinical and non-clinical tasks to promote patient wellness.

No prior experience required; a 175-hour state training will be provided if needed, with certification and competency goals to be met within specified timelines. Mercy offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in healthcare career program.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Education

High school diploma

GED

CNA/CPTC

enrolled in healthcare career program

Mercy employee (current co-worker)

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 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.

• Joplin, Missouri
• Clinical Support
• Regular
• Part-time
• Mercy Joplin
• JR254226

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.