Patient Care Associate - Orthopedics

About the role

The Orthopedics unit specializes in the care of postoperative patients following elective knee and hip replacements, spine procedures (neck and back), and foot/ankle surgeries. Nurses and PCAs on this unit develop strong skills in mobility assistance, pain management, orthopedic monitoring, and rehabilitation-focused patient care.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record
• Absorb patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation)
• Provide clerical support as needed
• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures
• Administer enteral feedings
• Provide wound care
• Remove IVs and Foley catheters
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school
• Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies within three months of hire

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school. Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.
• Experience: No prior experience required
• Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly, Prolonged standing and walking during shifts, Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: (24+ hours/week) – No Contract Required! $1,000 for Day Shift (paid in three installments: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months)$3,000 for Night Shift (paid in three installments: $750 at 90 days, $750 at 6 months, $1,500 at 12 months)

Pay

• Part-Time | 24 hours/week, Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Schedule

• Day Shift | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night Shift | 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM