Patient Care Associate-PCA- PRN

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

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will work as part of a collaborative team, performing designated clinical procedures and essential support tasks to promote patient wellness.

No prior experience is required; candidates may have a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or be enrolled in a healthcare program. Mercy provides a 175-hour training program during orientation and requires BLS within one

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA or CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Mercy co-worker status may qualify for consideration.
• BLS certification within one month of hire and PCA competencies within 3 months.
• Position requires lifting 50 pounds and standing/walking during shifts.
• Mercy provides 175-hour training during new-hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Work cooperatively as part of a care team; support group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA / CPTC

Enrollment in healthcare career program

Current Mercy coworker

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.

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.