Patient Care Associate-PCA
Mercy · Mercy Hospital Springfield
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- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- EducationStated
- ['high school', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High school diploma or G.E.D.required
High school diploma, G.E.D. and enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program
from the posting - Enrollment in accredited nursing programrequired
enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program
from the posting - Fundamentals of Nursing completionrequired
have completed Fundamentals of Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
from the posting - BLS certificationrequired
BLS Required within one month of hire
from the posting - EMT or Paramedic experiencepreferred
EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience
from the posting - CNA certificationpreferred
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
from the posting - CPCT certificationpreferred
Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
from the posting - AUA certificationpreferred
Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice
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Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.Position Details:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma, G.E.D. and enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program. Prior to employment, the nurse tech shall provide student transcripts indicating they have completed Fundamentals of Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. The nurse tech must remain in good standing with their school of nursing while in this role. This program is for nursing students only, if a student leaves a program for any reason, they can no longer be a nurse tech.
Certification(s): BLS Required within one month of hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience
Certification(s): Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice.
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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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