Patient Care Associate — Tuition Support & Team Care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. The role involves assisting with individualized care, performing designated procedures, and collaborating with a team to achieve patient wellness goals.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), CNA preferred, with BLS within one month of hire and PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• PCA competencies completed within 3 months of hire.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements (lift 50 lbs, stand/walk for long periods).

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Collaborate with team to achieve patient wellness goals.

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA

Job description

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. The role involves assisting with individualized care, performing designated procedures, and collaborating with a team to achieve patient wellness goals.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), CNA preferred, with BLS within one month of hire and PCA competencies within 3 months.