Patient Care Associate-PCA-MedSurg-Full TimeNights-Lincoln
Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
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Job Summary
Mercy Hospital Lincoln
Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Department: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)
Shift: Nights Full-Time 36 hours/week (Weekend/Holiday Rotation)
Benefits
- Career growth with educational assistance toward nursing degrees
- Health dental and vision coverage starting day one
- Monthly $100 contribution to Dependent Care FSA (eligible employees)
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match from day one
- PTO accrual starts immediately including volunteer time off
- Competitive salary
About the Department
Join our Medical/Surgical Unit caring for patients with:
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Oncology
- Urinary tract infections
- Dehydration
- Pneumonia
- COPD
- Wounds
- Post-operative care
Position Overview
Under the guidance of an RN or LPN the Patient Care Associate plays a vital role in providing individualized patient care to help patients reach their highest wellness.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care Associate (PCA) Duties:
- Obtain vital signs and accurately document in the electronic medical record system
- Assist with patient needs: meals bathing toileting ambulation mobility and transport
- Provide clerical support as needed
Growth Opportunity:
Advance your career to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond!
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Additional Duties:
- Phlebotomy and blood culture collection
- Enteral feeding administration
- Wound care
- IV and Foley catheter removal
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
Training Program
- Accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program with comprehensive hands-on experience
- 175-hour training for those without prior experience completed within 90 days of hire
- BLS certification required within 1 month of hire
- Complete PCA competencies within 3 months
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required
- CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred
- No prior experience necessary
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; flexibility to bend kneel squat and reach
- Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
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.
