Patient Care Tech: Float Pool Nurse Support

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Patient Care Tech to assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision, joining a cohesive healthcare team focused on compassionate healing and safety. Daily tasks include hygiene, mobility and feeding support, monitoring and reporting changes, recording vital signs in the EMR, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Basic and trained clinical tasks (wound care, specimen collection) may be performed; CNA/CPCT enrollment is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA, CPCT, or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care, including hygiene, mobility, feeding assistance, and repositioning.
• Monitor patients and report any changes in condition to the care team.
• Record vital signs and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform basic clinical tasks and advanced skills as trained (e.g., wound care, specimen collection).
• Support unit operations through clerical tasks and use of healthcare technology.
• Follow safety, infection control, and patient care protocols.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and manage workload effectively.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA

CPCT enrollment

Job description

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Patient Care Tech to assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision, joining a cohesive healthcare team focused on compassionate healing and safety. Daily tasks include hygiene, mobility and feeding support, monitoring and reporting changes, recording vital signs in the EMR, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Basic and trained clinical tasks (wound care, specimen collection) may be performed; CNA/CPCT enrollment is