PRN/As Needed - PCA Opportunities - Med Surg

MHM Support Services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN in Joplin, MO. The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and adherence to clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient well-being.

Eligible candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED, may be a CNA/CPTC, or be enrolled in a healthcare career program.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum physical requirements with ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Work cooperatively with the healthcare team to meet patient goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Lifting 50 pounds

Endurance for standing/walking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC

Enrolled in healthcare program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details:

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Licensure:
• Experience: None required.
• In the state of practice: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.