Patient Care Associate-PCA (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support individualized patient care under supervision by an RN or LPN. You will work within a collaborative team to help patients reach their highest level of wellness and perform designated clinical procedures and essential non-clinical duties.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (CNA/CPTC or enrollment in a healthcare program is acceptable). Mercy provides 175 hours of training within orientation and requires BLS within 1 month of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or enrolled in Mercy training program.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• PCA competencies to be completed within 3 months of hire.
• No prior experience required for PCA position.
• 175-hour training provided during new hire orientation to meet state requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Clinical procedures

Non-clinical tasks

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC or healthcare program enrollment

Tools

BLS Certification

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 or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, 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.

• Preferred Education:
• Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience:
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Preferred Other:

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.