Licensed Practical Nurse Oncology (5500) FT Nights
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Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.Position Details:
Position: Patient Care Associate-PCA
Department: Oncology
Shift: Full Time Days 36 hours a week
Job Duties:
Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and/or beyond.
Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate (PCA):
Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
Assist with patient care needs including meals bathing toileting ambulation patient mobility and transport.
Clerical support duties as needed.
Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT):
Patient Care Associate job duties.
Phlebotomy/blood cultures
Enteral Feeding
Wound care
IV/Foley removal
Trach care/suctioning
Training:
Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program providing a comprehensive hands-on experience. Join Mercy to gain valuable skills and credentials through this program in a supportive healthcare environment!
If no previous experience Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the 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
Qualifications:
Education: 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.
Experience: None required
Minimum Physical Requirements:
Position requires individuals to push pull and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
Position requires the ability to grip reach bend kneel twist and squat to perform duties
Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Why Mercy
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.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Life Support
- ICU Experience
- Infusion Experience
- Triage
- TFS
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Medication Administration
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
