PCA - Patient Care Associate - ED - Part Time - Nights

Join the Team at

Mercy Hospital Washington!

Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Emergency Department
Status: Part-Time (24 hours/week)
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Be part of our 26-bed Emergency Department, open 24/7, providing exceptional care to our community. As the only trauma-rated and pediatric emergency department in the area, our dedicated team manages a wide range of illnesses and injuries with skill, compassion, and teamwork.

Under the guidance of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate plays a vital role in delivering personalized patient care, supporting patients in achieving their highest level of wellness.

Patient Care Associate (PCA) Duties:

• Obtain and accurately document vital signs in the electronic medical record system

• Assist patients with daily needs: meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport

• Provide clerical support as needed

Growth Opportunity - Patient Care Technician (PCT):
Advance your career and take on additional responsibilities, including:

• Phlebotomy and blood culture collection

• Enteral feeding administration

• Wound care

• IV and Foley catheter removal

• Tracheostomy care and suctioning

• Accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program with hands-on training

• 175-hour comprehensive training for those without prior experience, completed within 90 days of hire

• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire

• PCA competencies to be completed within 3 months

• Education: High school diploma or GED required

• CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in a healthcare program preferred

• No prior experience necessary

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs, prolonged standing/walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

• ???? Career growth with educational support toward nursing degrees

• ???? Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one

• ???? $100 monthly contribution to Dependent Care FSA (eligible employees)

• ???? Paid parental leave

• ???? 401(k) with employer match from day one

• ???? Immediate PTO accrual, including volunteer time off

• ???? Competitive salary

Make a Difference. Advance Your Career.
Join Mercy Hospital Washington and be part of a compassionate team committed to exceptional patient care. Take the next step in your healthcare career today!