Patient Care Associate- Emergency Dept. - Part Time - Nights

About the role

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognize the importance of group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, 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; or current Mercy co‑worker.
• Licensure: None required.
• Experience: None required.
• Training: If no previous experience, Mercy provides a required 175‑hour training program meeting state Department of Health and Senior Services standards, completed during new‑hire orientation and must be finished within 90 days of hire.
• Certifications: BLS certification required within one month of hire; completion of PCA competencies required within three months of hire.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly; prolonged standing and walking each shift; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Qualifications

• Preferred Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant