Patient Care Associate-PCA - Surgical (PRN, Nights)

mercy; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the Surgical dept. Location is Cape Girardeau, MO. The role supports patient care on a PRN basis with a 12-hour night shift (1830-0700).

A training pathway is provided if no prior experience is available. Required basics include a high school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC or enrollment in a healthcare program is acceptable, and BLS certification is expected within one month of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience preferred for PRN status; if none, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program meeting Missouri DHSS requirements, to be completed within 90 days of hire.

Skills

PCA experience

CNA experience

Nursing student

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC

Mercy UAP training program participation

Job description

Position Details:

Patient Care Associate - PCA

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Surgical

Status: PRN

Shift: 12 hour Nights (1830-0700)

Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience P referred for PRN status, however none required for PCA role. If no previous experience, will be considered for PCA role in which 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.
• Preferred Experience: PCA, CNA, or active nursing student.
• 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.
• 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.