Patient Care Technician

Ascension; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a PRN Nursing Aide for Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI. Work will be in the Adult Psychiatry department with rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

You will deliver essential patient care, monitor vital signs, document observations, and ensure a clean, safe patient environment. Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent; BLS within 1 month of hire; Nurse Aide certification preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider (within 1 month of hire) required or transferring; AHA/Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential personal care to patients, promoting comfort, mobility and daily living independence.
• Communicate changes in patient condition swiftly to nursing staff for rapid clinical intervention.
• Document patient care activities, vital signs and observations accurately for continuity of care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide certification preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

- Location: Oshkosh, WI
- Facility: Mercy Hospital
- Department: Adult Psychiatry
- Schedule: PRN rotating | 12-hour shifts | weekend and holiday rotation

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver essential and dignified personal care, actively promoting patient comfort, mobility, and independence in daily living activities.
• Communicate critical changes in patient physical, mental, or emotional status swiftly and accurately to the nursing staff, ensuring rapid response and timely clinical intervention.
• Document all patient care activities, vital signs, and clinical observations thoroughly and accurately, ensuring high-quality, compliant health records for continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe and healing environment by proactively ensuring patient rooms are clean, orderly, and well-stocked, and that essential medical equipment is prepared and functioning.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s): Nurse Aide.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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