📍 St. Louis, MO
Candidates must be available to work their scheduled hours year-round.
🕐 Day & Night Shifts Available
Day shift: 7am-7pm Night shift: 7pm-7am
📅 Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking compassionate and motivated Patient Care Associates (PCAs) to join our Critical Care team. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on patient care experience while working alongside skilled nurses and healthcare professionals in a fast-paced hospital environment.
✅ Telemetry 2
✅ Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU)
✅ Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU)
✅ Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU)
✅ Stepdown Unit
This role is an excellent fit for students pursuing careers in nursing, medicine, or other healthcare fields.
Please include your healthcare or nursing program 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 clinical experience, build meaningful relationships, and grow your career within a supportive team environment.
🏆 Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Places to Work
✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
✅ Competitive Pay
✅ 401(k) with Company Match
✅ Tuition Assistance Toward a Nursing Degree 🎓
✅ Paid Time Off Begins Accruing Immediately
✅ Volunteer Time Off Day
✅ Career Growth & Development Opportunities
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care and support services to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness.
Responsibilities include both clinical and non-clinical duties while working collaboratively with the healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Mercy offers a 175-hour Department of Health and Senior Services-approved PCA Training Program, completed during new hire orientation and within your first 90 days of employment.
Additionally, Mercy's PCA program is an accredited U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing valuable hands-on training and 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 prior healthcare experience required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 1 month of hire
• Complete PCA competencies within 3 months of hire
• Frequently lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, reach, twist, and grasp as required for patient care
At Mercy, compassion and professionalism go hand in hand. We support one another through every challenge, celebrate successes together, and remain committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.
Whether you're beginning your healthcare journey or building experience for nursing school, Mercy provides the training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed.
Apply today and become part of a team that's dedicated to bringing healing and hope to those we serve.
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.