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Patient Care Associate - Surgical Stepdown - FT/Nights

Mercy

St. Louis, MO
18 days ago

Job Description

Join Mercy as a Patient Care Associate in the Surgical Stepdown unit, working night shifts. You'll assist in providing individualized patient care under the guidance of RNs and LPNs, with opportunities for career advancement through accredited training programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Obtain vital signs and document them in the electronic medical records system
  • Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport
  • Perform clerical support duties as needed
  • Conduct phlebotomy and blood cultures
  • Manage enteral feeding and wound care
  • Remove IVs and Foley catheters, perform trach care and suctioning

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program
  • BLS certification within one month of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Benefits & Perks

Education assistance towards nursing degreeHealth/Dental/Vision available after day oneAnnual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSAPaid parental leave for new parents401k with employer match starting day onePTO accrual starts day one and includes a day for volunteeringCompetitive salaryFuture career growth opportunities