PCA, PCT, and NT Opportunities - Full and Part-Time, Days or Nights Job Listing at Mercy in Cape Girardeau, MO (Job ID JR2318162)

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 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 non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient. Position Details: *UAP Career Ladder Positions*

Apply to this opportunity if you are interested in beginning your career at Mercy Southeast as a PCA, PCT, or NT. If eligible, we will reach out to further link your application to the opportunity that best meets your needs in regard to experience, status, shift, and desired unit.

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

• Surgical

• Cardiac Progressive Care

• Telemetry Monitoring

• Medical Telemetry

• Neuro

• Rehabilitation (ARU) 

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Status: Part-Time and Full-Time available

• PCA 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.

• PCT/NT Experience: CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience.

• PCA/PCT Required Education: High school diploma, G.E.D

• PCA/PCT Preferred Education: CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.

• NT Required 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 and provide competency skills list from their learning institution. 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.

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course required within one month of hire. Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.

• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

• Minimum Physical Requirements for all UAP roles:

• Positions require individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Positions require prolonged standing and walking each shift.

• Positions require 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.