Patient Care Associate - Emergency Department - Full Time - Nights

Mercy • Ardmore, OK

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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 associate works cooperatively with others as part of a team, recognizing the importance of shared goals. The position performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care. This is a full-time night position in the Emergency Department.

Applicants must meet one of the listed education or eligibility pathways: have a high school diploma or GED, be a CNA/CPTC, be enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, be age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, and/or be a current Mercy co-worker. No prior experience is required. In the state of practice, employees without previous experience must complete Mercy's required 175-hour training program, which meets state Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program is completed during new-hire orientation and must be finished within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position. BLS certification is required within one month of hire, and PCA competencies must be completed within three months of hire.

The role requires regular pushing, pulling, and/or lifting of 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking during each shift; and the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat. Mercy offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, enrollment in a healthcare career program through a high school curriculum, eligibility to participate in Mercy's UAP training program as an individual age 18 or older, and/or current employment as a Mercy co-worker.
• No previous experience required.
• If the employee has no previous experience, complete Mercy's 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position, as required by state guidelines.
• Obtain BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Complete PCA competencies within three months of hire.
• Regularly push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods each shift.
• Have the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

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