Patient Care Associate (PCA) Peds/PICU: Nights - Mercy Health : Job Details

Patient Care Associate (PCA) Peds/PICU: Nights

Mercy Health

Job Location : Springfield,MO, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-18T07:35:45Z

Job Description :
Patient Care Associate Pediatric Intensive Care/Peds Unit

Join Mercy as a Patient Care Associate in our Pediatric Intensive Care/Peds Unit. Shift: Full Time Nights | 12 hour shifts Location: Main Mercy Campus

At Mercy, our mission is clear: we bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe in careers that match the unique gifts of each individual careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. We are a ministry deeply committed to the well-being of our Mercy Kids providing comfort, healing, and hope to children and their families when they need it most. If you're called to serve with compassion and purpose, you'll find a home here. Mercy was named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine's Top 100 Places to Work and we'd love for you to see why.

Position Overview

As a Patient Care Associate in our Pediatric Intensive Care/Peds Unit, you'll work under the direction of an RN or LPN to support individualized patient care and help each child reach their highest level of wellness. You'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team performing essential clinical and non-clinical tasks.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC OR enrolled in a healthcare career program through high school OR current Mercy co-worker

Experience: No experience required we'll train you!

Training: Mercy provides a 175-hour training program (required if no prior experience) Must be completed within 90 days of hire

Certifications: BLS required within 1 month of hire PCA competencies completed within 3 months

Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Physical Requirements

Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs regularly

Prolonged standing and walking

Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat

Why Mercy?

A ministry-driven culture rooted in compassion

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Recognition as a top workplace

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Apply today and bring your heart to Mercy.

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