Patient Care Associate - Facility Float Pool

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care, including hygiene, mobility, feeding assistance, and repositioning
• Monitor patients and report any changes in condition to the care team
• Record vital signs and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Perform basic clinical tasks and advanced skills as trained (e.g., wound care, specimen collection)
• Support unit operations through clerical tasks and use of healthcare technology
• Follow safety, infection control, and patient care protocols
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and manage workload effectively

Education & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• CNA, CPCT, or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 1 month of hire
• Completion of PCT competency validation within 3 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience
• EMT, Paramedic, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) background
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
• Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) certification (where applicable)

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.