📍 St. Louis, MO
7 PM- 7AM
📅 Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Patient Care Associates (PCAs) to join our highly specialized Burn Intensive Care Unit (Burn ICU) team.
This unique opportunity allows you to work alongside experienced critical care nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary specialists caring for patients with complex burn injuries, wound care needs, and critical illnesses. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in an advanced critical care environment while making a meaningful difference in patients' recovery journeys.
This role is an excellent fit for students pursuing careers in:
• Nursing
• Medicine
• Physician Assistant Studies
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Other Healthcare Fields
Please list your healthcare program, nursing program, or career pathway on your resume and application.
At Mercy, you're more than an employee. You're part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care with compassion, dignity, and respect.
You'll gain valuable critical care experience, develop strong clinical skills, and work alongside a team that is committed to supporting your growth and success.
🏆 Named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 100 Places to Work
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Education Assistance Toward a Nursing Degree 🎓
• Paid Time Off Begins Accruing Immediately
• Volunteer Day Benefit
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate performs direct patient care activities and supports the Burn ICU 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.
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.
🎓 Mercy's PCA Training Program is also an accredited U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and nationally recognized credentials to support your healthcare career journey.
• 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
• No previous healthcare experience required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Previous healthcare, patient care, or clinical experience
• Interest in critical care, burn care, emergency medicine, or nursing
• 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
• 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
At Mercy, compassion and professionalism go hand in hand. We value teamwork, advocacy, and going the extra mile to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families.
Working in the Burn ICU offers a unique opportunity to build advanced patient care skills while supporting individuals through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Our team will support you through every shift while providing opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your future healthcare career.
Whether you're pursuing nursing school, medical school, or another healthcare profession, the Burn ICU provides an exceptional learning environment where you'll gain meaningful critical care experience.
Apply today and join Mercy's Burn ICU team to help bring healing, hope, and compassionate care to those who need it most. 💙🏥
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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