Patient Care Associate: Sign-On Bonus & Growth Path

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance toward nursing

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

Dependent Care FSA monthly

Paid parental leave

401k with match

PTO from day one

Competitive salary

Career growth

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Nurse Assistant/Patient Care Associate to provide individualized patient care under the direction of the RN/LPN. The role supports a team-based approach to achieve patient wellness and includes advancement opportunities through a career ladder to PCT and beyond.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily patient care tasks, and clerical duties. Training through an accredited Mercy PCA program or 175-hour facility program will be provided with required certifications

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program; current Mercy co-worker.
• Experience: None required
• Minimum Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, prolonged standing/walking, bending/kneeling/twisting/squatting

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document in EMR
• Assist with meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, transport
• Clerical support duties as needed
• Perform PCA duties and progress to PCT duties including phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/ Foley removal, trach care/suctioning

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC

Tools

Phlebotomy

Job description

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Nurse Assistant/Patient Care Associate to provide individualized patient care under the direction of the RN/LPN. The role supports a team-based approach to achieve patient wellness and includes advancement opportunities through a career ladder to PCT and beyond.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily patient care tasks, and clerical duties. Training through an accredited Mercy PCA program or 175-hour facility program will be provided with required certifications