🌟 Join Our Team at Mercy Hospital Washington!
Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Department: ICU
Shift: PRN-Shifts Vary
🏥 Department Overview
We are a fast-paced, high-energy 19 bed floor comprised of a 13 bed Intensive Care Unit and 6 bed Transitional Care Unit (step-down). We function as one team with amazing teamwork to provided top quality care to our patients. We are a team of dedicated co-workers that work together to ensure patients receive the lifesaving care they need.
We are a medical surgical ICU that sees a wide variety of patients and diagnosis. This diverse nature provides a lot of educational moments for coworkers. The TCU provides care to acutely ill patients that are not quite to the point of needing ICU or just removed from ICU status. The TCU is very fast paced and requires good critical thinking skills, which allows for a great learning environment for new nurses to our team. What ties us together so well is the great teamwork and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
💡 Position Overview
Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate provides hands-on care and support to patients, helping them achieve their highest level of wellness and comfort.
⚕️ Responsibilities
Patient Care Associate (PCA):
Patient Care Technician (PCT):
In addition to PCA duties, PCTs perform:
✨ Advancement opportunities available through our career ladder from PCA to PCT and beyond!
🎓 Training & Development
Our PCA Training Program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering comprehensive, hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment.
If you do not have prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program (meeting Department of Health and Senior Services standards) to be completed within 90 days of hire.
✅ Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
🌠 Join a team where compassion meets excellence — and every day brings an opportunity to make a difference
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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.
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