Patient Care Associate - PCA - Trauma Neuro ICU
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Nursing
Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Trauma Neuro ICU
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Patient Care Associates (PCAs) to join our specialized Trauma Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team.
This exciting opportunity allows you to work alongside experienced critical care nurses, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and multidisciplinary specialists caring for patients with complex neurological injuries and critical illnesses. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in an advanced critical care environment while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate performs direct patient care activities and supports the TNICU team in delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients.
As an essential member of the care team, you will assist with both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities while helping patients achieve their highest level of wellness and recovery.
What You'll Do
- Assist with daily hygiene and personal care needs
- Ambulate, reposition, and transfer patients safely
- Assist with feeding and monitor patient intake and output
- Observe and report changes in patient condition
- Obtain and document vital signs
- Provide skin care and assist in preventing skin breakdown
- Support patient comfort and safety throughout hospitalization
Paid Training Program
No Experience? No Problem!
Mercy provides a 175-hour Department of Health and Senior Services-approved PCA Training Program, completed during orientation and within your first 90 days of employment.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Currently enrolled in a healthcare career program (including healthcare-focused high school programs)
Current Mercy co-workers are encouraged to apply
Experience
No previous healthcare experience required
Preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Previous healthcare, patient care, or clinical experience
Interest in critical care, burn care, emergency medicine, or nursing
Requirements
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 1 month of hire
Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire
Maintain required certifications and training requirements
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, gripping, and squatting
Ability to safely assist patients with mobility and positioning
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