Patient Care Associate - Tuition Support & PTO

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork, basic clinical procedures, and essential support tasks to promote patient wellness.

New hires may participate in a 175-hour training program as part of orientation, with BLS required within a month and PCA competencies within 3 months. Physical requirements include lifting, standing, and mobility throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in Mercy's UAP training program.
• BLS certification within one month of hire; completion of PCA competencies within 3 months.
• No prior experience required.
• Minimum physical requirements: ability to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.

Education

High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork, basic clinical procedures, and essential support tasks to promote patient wellness.

New hires may participate in a 175-hour training program as part of orientation, with BLS required within a month and PCA competencies within 3 months. Physical requirements include lifting, standing, and mobility throughout shifts.