Patient Care Associate - PCA - Medical Surgical Units

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.

Schedule

• Full-Time & Part-Time (must be able to work full time or part time year around)
• Night Shift: 7 pm – 7 am
• Limited Day shifts available (7 am – 7 pm)
• Rotating holidays & weekends required

About the Role

We’re hiring Patient Care Associates / Patient Care Technicians to support our Medical Surgical Department, including opportunities in:

• Observation
• Telemetry
• Medical Surgical
• Orthopedics
• Oncology
• Trauma Surgery
• Neuroscience
• Neurosurgical

Nursing students & pre-med students are strongly encouraged to apply! Please list your nursing or healthcare program on your resume and application.

Benefits

Benefits that start day one:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Education Assistance Toward a Nursing Degree
• PTO begins accruing immediately (including a Volunteer Day!)

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.

Job Overview

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the PCA assists with individualized patient care to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. This role is an essential member of the care team, performing both clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Training Program

No experience? No problem! Mercy provides a 175-hour, Department of Health and Senior Services–approved training program, completed during new hire orientation (must be finished within 90 days). Our PCA training is also an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, offering valuable hands-on experience and credentials.

Requirements

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire
• PCA competencies completed within 3 months
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.