Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid family leave and paid time off

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Access to mental health services

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is looking for a part-time Nurse Technician at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield, MO. The position requires performing basic patient care tasks, documenting vital signs, and ensuring a clean environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma/GED and preferably six months of experience in healthcare. The role includes comprehensive benefits like medical coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Six months of experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Certifications: CPR/BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Takes and documents vital signs including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Springfield, MO

Job Title: Nurse Technician

Job Type: Part‑Time | Days

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield, MO provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal‑cord injuries, amputations, multiple traumas, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

How You’ll Contribute

• Performs basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provides general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Assists with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Takes and documents vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintains a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Preferred: Six months of experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Teamwork, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Certifications: CPR/BLS required.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED.

More About Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital’s dedicated team of clinicians provides exceptional patient care with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life. It is one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in Missouri accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

EEOC Statement

"Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."