Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg, Days, Mercy Hospital Logan County

Mercy Hospital Logan County, Guthrie, OK.

About the role

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate 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 under the direction of an RN or LPN
• Work cooperatively as part of a healthcare team
• Perform designated clinical procedures
• Perform non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care

Qualifications

• 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
• Licensure: None required
• Experience: None required; previous healthcare experience preferred (such as CNA)
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Schedule

Full-time, 36 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays. Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period