Patient Care Associate-PCA

Mercy • Springfield, MO

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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 support each patient in reaching 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 nonclinical support tasks essential to patient care.

This position is for nursing students. The employee must remain in good standing with their nursing school; if they leave the program for any reason, they can no longer serve as a nurse tech.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in an approved or accredited nursing program.
• Provide student transcripts before employment showing completion of Fundamentals of Nursing at an accredited school of nursing.
• Remain in good standing with the nursing school while in the role; leaving the program for any reason disqualifies the employee from continuing as a nurse tech.
• Obtain BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an EMT or paramedic, or previous patient care experience.
• Certification as a CNA, CPCT, EMT, or AUA in the state of practice.

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 nonclinical 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