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Mercy·Mercy Hospital Fort Smith · Fort Smith, AR

Patient Care Associate - Surgical ICU

ICU / Critical CareFull time
iPosting details
ScheduleFull time
RequirementsBLS · Minimum Physical Requirements · Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. · Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). preferred
EducationHS diploma/GED
SourceMercy · posted Oct 8, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
✓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.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). preferred
Education
✓High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
✓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.
Qualifications
✓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.
✓Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Retirement plan
+Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
256beds
Fort SmithAR · 101 mi to Tulsa
Pay for this position
Pay not listed
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
✓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.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). preferred
Education
✓High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
✓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.
Qualifications
✓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.
✓Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan
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