Surgical PCA — Night Shift (PRN)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support the Surgical department during 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700). Role requires teamwork, patient assistance, and the ability to perform basic clinical and non-clinical tasks.

Applicants may have PCA/CNA background or be nursing students; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program to meet state requirements, with BLS within one month and competencies within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred for PRN status, but none required; Mercy offers 175-hour training within 90 days if no prior experience.
• Preferred experience as PCA, CNA, or active nursing student.
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist under RN/LPN direction in individualized patient care to support wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to care.
• Work cooperatively with the team to meet patient and department goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA or enrolled in healthcare program

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support the Surgical department during 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700). Role requires teamwork, patient assistance, and the ability to perform basic clinical and non-clinical tasks.

Applicants may have PCA/CNA background or be nursing students; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program to meet state requirements, with BLS within one month and competencies within 3 months of hire.