Patient Care Associate - 6A Medical ICU Job Listing at Mercy in Springfield, MO (Job ID JR2395502)

Description

Find your calling at Mercy! 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. Position Details:

MICU offers a vast array of experiences and opportunities through our management of complex diagnoses and patient needs. We consist of a team of highly skilled professional nurses who care for the Central Region's most critically ill patients. We are a fast-paced environment with many learning opportunities. Our unit serves the critically ill patient population with multi-system management needs such as those with focused treatment including respiratory, metabolic, gastrointestinal, hematological, endocrine, renal disorders, cardiac, and stroke overflow. The MICU is an area to get a good foundation for your nursing career.

- Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
- Experience: None required.
- In the state of practice: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.

- Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
- Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.