Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients 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.
Department: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)
Shift: Day Shift | Part-Time | 24 hours/week (Weekend/Holiday Rotation)
Join our 30-bed Medical/Surgical Unit caring for patients with:
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oncology
Urinary tract infections
Dehydration
Pneumonia
COPD
Wounds
Post-operative care
We maintain a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio supported by dedicated Patient Care Associates. Our team values teamwork, accountability, and creating a strong sense of belonging.
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.
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
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
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
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
Ready to make a difference with Mercy Hospital? Join our compassionate team and advance your healthcare career today!
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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.