Patient Care Associate 7H Burn ICU

Mercy • Springfield, MO

20d

About The Position

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate assists with individualized patient care to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. The role works cooperatively with others as part of a team, recognizes the importance of group goals, and performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

This position is part of a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program that provides structured training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to prepare participants for long-term success in healthcare. If a new hire has no previous experience, Mercy provides a required 175-hour training program meeting the applicable state Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program is completed during new-hire orientation and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position, per state guidelines.

Full- and part-time positions are available on day and night shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, enrollment in a healthcare career program through a high school curriculum, and/or current employment with Mercy.
• No previous experience is required.
• If hired without previous experience, complete Mercy's required 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Complete PCA competencies within three months of hire.
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individualized patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team and support group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for full-time PCA/PCT employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.
• Structured training, mentorship, and career development through a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED