PCA - Patient Care Associate - ED - Part Time - Nights Job at Mercy, Washington, MO

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  • Mercy
  • Washington, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Team at

Mercy Hospital Washington!

 

Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Emergency Department
Status: Part-Time (24 hours/week)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

About the Department

Be part of our 26-bed Emergency Department, open 24/7, providing exceptional care to our community. As the only trauma-rated and pediatric emergency department in the area, our dedicated team manages a wide range of illnesses and injuries with skill, compassion, and teamwork.

Position Overview

Under the guidance of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate plays a vital role in delivering personalized patient care, supporting patients in achieving their highest level of wellness.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care Associate (PCA) Duties:

  • Obtain and accurately document vital signs in the electronic medical record system

  • Assist patients with daily needs: meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport

  • Provide clerical support as needed

Growth Opportunity – Patient Care Technician (PCT):
Advance your career and take on additional responsibilities, including:

  • 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 hands-on training

  • 175-hour comprehensive training for those without prior experience, completed within 90 days of hire

  • BLS certification required within 1 month of hire

  • PCA competencies to be completed within 3 months

Qualifications
  • Education: High school diploma or GED required

  • CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in a healthcare program preferred

  • No prior experience necessary

  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs, prolonged standing/walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

  • Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Why Choose Mercy?
  • 💼 Career growth with educational support toward nursing degrees

  • 🏥 Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one

  • 💰 $100 monthly contribution to Dependent Care FSA (eligible employees)

  • 👶 Paid parental leave

  • 💸 401(k) with employer match from day one

  • 🏖 Immediate PTO accrual, including volunteer time off

  • 💵 Competitive salary

Make a Difference. Advance Your Career.
Join Mercy Hospital Washington and be part of a compassionate team committed to exceptional patient care. Take the next step in your healthcare career today!

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

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