Patient Care Associate - ER
@ MercyPatient Care Associate - ER
About the job
Mercy is a healthcare provider offering patient-centered care and innovative health services. This PCA role supports nurses, performs clinical duties, and helps improve patient health in a team environment, with a strong focus on compassion and growth opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma, G.E.D or CNA
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, squat
Qualifications
- BLS certification within 1 month
- CNA certification preferred
- Enrolled in healthcare program
- No experience required
- Must meet physical requirements
Full 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, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy. - Licensure: - Experience: None required - In the state of Missouri: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri 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. - In the state of Oklahoma: - In the state of Arkansas: - 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 Education: - Preferred Licensure: - Preferred Experience: - Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). - Preferred Other: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.
keyword(s): CNA, Nursing, ER
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