Patient Care Associate - Mercy South Float Pool - Full Time Nights

Mercy•Saint Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's 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. Join the Mercy South Float Pool Team! This role offers exposure to diverse units and patient populations, opportunities to sharpen assessment, communication, and teamwork skills, and a fast-paced, rewarding environment for flexible and compassionate nurses. Units you may float to include: Orthopedics, Med/Surg, Telemetry, Stepdown, ICU, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, Oncology, Neurology, and more!

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.
BLS Required within one month of hire.
Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

Assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's 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.