PRN/As Needed - PCA Opportunities - Med Surg

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking an entry-level Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff under the supervision of an RN or LPN. This role focuses on individualized patient care and teamwork to promote wellness.

Training is provided through Mercy's UAP program, with BLS certification required within one month. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, and the ability to bend and reach.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA / CPTC

Enrolled in healthcare career 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.