Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg 2nd Floor - Full 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 individualized patient care to achieve the highest level of wellness.
• Work cooperatively with team members, recognizing the importance of group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures.
• Perform non‑clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum, and/or a current co‑worker of Mercy.
• Experience: None required. If no previous experience, Mercy provides a required 175‑hour training program meeting state Department of Health and Senior Services requirements, completed as part of new hire orientation within 90 days of hire.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Other (Physical Requirements): Must be able 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

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans (for team members working 32+ hours per pay period)
• Caring, collaborative team where your voice matters
• Opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion
• Ability to grow with Mercy as it expands