Patient Care Associate PCA Critical Care Units
Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
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Job Summary
St. Louis MO
Candidates must be available to work their scheduled hours year-round.
Night Shifts Available
Night shift: 7pm-7am
Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking compassionate and motivated Patient Care Associates (PCAs) to join our Critical Care team. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on patient care experience while working alongside skilled nurses and healthcare professionals in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Telemetry 2
Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU)
Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU)
Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU)
Stepdown Unit
This role is an excellent fit for students pursuing careers in nursing medicine or other healthcare fields.
Please include your healthcare or nursing program on your resume and application.
At Mercy youre more than an employeeyoure part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care with compassion dignity and respect.
Youll gain valuable clinical experience build meaningful relationships and grow your career within a supportive team environment.
Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Places to Work
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Assistance Toward a Nursing Degree
Paid Time Off Begins Accruing Immediately
Volunteer Time Off Day
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) the Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care and support services to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness.
Responsibilities include both clinical and non-clinical duties while working collaboratively with the healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Mercy offers a 175-hour Department of Health and Senior Services-approved PCA Training Program completed during new hire orientation and within your first 90 days of employment.
Additionally Mercys PCA program is an accredited U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program providing valuable hands-on training and recognized credentials to support your healthcare career journey.
High School Diploma or GED
Currently enrolled in a healthcare career program (including healthcare-focused high school programs)
Current Mercy co-workers are encouraged to apply
No prior healthcare experience required
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 1 month of hire
Complete PCA competencies within 3 months of hire
Frequently lift push and pull up to 50 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
Ability to bend kneel squat reach twist and grasp as required for patient care
At Mercy compassion and professionalism go hand in hand. We support one another through every challenge celebrate successes together and remain committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.
Whether youre beginning your healthcare journey or building experience for nursing school Mercy provides the training mentorship and support to help you succeed.
Apply today and become part of a team thats dedicated to bringing healing and hope to those we serve.
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.
