Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Cardiopulmonary/Renal Full Time, Nights

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details:

Why Choose Mercy?

Incredible Incentives & Benefits:

• Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision
• Enjoy Work/Life Balance with Flexible Time Off
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-Matched Retirement
• Career Growth and Opportunities for Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $2,000/year
• Supportive Leadership Culture: Lead within an environment that prioritizes collaboration, empowers decision‑making, and fosters a culture where leaders champion their teams, nurture professional growth, and model compassion and accountability every day.

🏥 About Our Facility

• Serving the OKC region for 135+ years, continuing a long legacy of compassionate care.
• 24/7 full‑service hospital with 349 beds
• Featured specialty centers include: Mercy Breast Center, Coletta Cancer Center, Meinders Neuro Science Institute, Birthplace & Level III Neonatal ICU

Consistently recognized for excellence, including:

• Forbes America’s Top Hospitals (2026)
• Newsweek Best Neurological Hospitals (2024 & 2025)
• U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care (2024)
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A (multiple seasons 2024–2025)
• American Heart Association Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus (2024)

Accreditations & Centers of Excellence:

• Center of Excellence for Hernia Surgery (Surgical Review Corporation)
• Center of Excellence for GI (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
• Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers (The Joint Commission)

Unit Overview:

This fast-paced 36-bed unit serves patents with a variety of diverse illnesses. This unique dynamic provides well-rounded experience in many different aspects of medical needs and patient care.

- Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
- Licensure: 
- Experience: None required.
- In the state of practice: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.

- Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
- Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Why Mercy?

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.