Patient Care Associate Facility Float Pool (PRN)
Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
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Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily patient care including hygiene mobility feeding assistance and repositioning
- Monitor patients and report any changes in condition to the care team
- Record vital signs and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
- Assist with admissions discharges and transfers
- Perform basic clinical tasks and advanced skills as trained (e.g. wound care specimen collection)
- Support unit operations through clerical tasks and use of healthcare technology
- Follow safety infection control and patient care protocols
- Collaborate with the healthcare team and manage workload effectively
Education & Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- CNA CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 1 month of hire
- Completion of PCT competency validation within 3 months
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous patient care experience
- EMT Paramedic or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) background
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) certification (where applicable)
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
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.
