Patient Care Associate: Women's Health Unit Job Listing at Mercy in St. Louis, MO (Job ID JR2402352)

Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Are you passionate about helping others and eager to grow in the medical field? Join our compassionate Women's Health/GYN team as a Patient Care Associate (PCA) and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a supportive, team‑oriented environment and want hands-on clinical experience. Position Details: ??? Why You'll Love This Role

• Day shift position with a supportive team culture
• Excellent experience for nursing students and those exploring a health care career
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and gain skills under the guidance of RNs and LPNs
• Comprehensive training provided if you're new to the field

As a PCA, you'll support nurses and play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate patient care. Your responsibilities include:

• Assist with daily hygiene, turning/positioning, ambulation, and feeding support
• Monitor for signs of skin breakdown and use appropriate supplies for daily care
• Perform vital signs, collect patient data, and accurately document in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Conduct point-of-care testing such as glucose checks (based on unit needs)
• Observe and promptly report changes in patient condition

• Communicate effectively with the care team to ensure the best patient outcomes
• Demonstrate flexibility, good clinical judgment, and excellent time management
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones or monitoring call lights
• Support charge reconciliation and responsible resource stewardship
• Complete required certifications and eLearning assignments

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a health care program
• Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible

No previous experience? No problem.
We provide a 175‑hour training program (required for the state of practice), completed during new hire orientation. This must be finished within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA role.

• BLS required within one month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies within three months

This position requires the ability to:

• Push/pull/lift 50 pounds regularly
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Frequently grip, bend, kneel, twist, and squat
  These physical movements are essential for safe patient handling and care delivery.

If you're compassionate, eager to learn, and committed to helping patients reach their highest level of wellness, we would love to meet you. Join a unit where teamwork, empathy, and professional growth come together.

??? Apply today and make a real difference—one patient at a time.

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.