Patient Care Associate- PRN-Aurora

Mercy Co; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to assist in individualized patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN. You will work as part of a collaborative team, performing clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient wellness.

Education options include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC or enrollment in a healthcare program, with Mercy providing a 175-hour training program and orientation. BLS within one month is required, as well as PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC or enrolled in healthcare program
• No prior experience required
• BLS certification within one month; complete PCA competencies within 3 months

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks
• Participate in Mercy's UAP training program and orientation
• Maintain safety and patient/device protocols
• Meet 90-day training and state requirements

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety first

BLS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in healthcare program

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

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.