Nurse Technician - CVPCU, PRN

Mercy Hospital Springfield; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a nurse tech to assist in individualized patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork and completion of designated clinical and support tasks to promote patient wellness.

The position is part-time with PRN coverage; shift times vary. Ideal candidates are nursing students with high school diploma or GED, enrolled in an approved program, and currently maintaining good standing with their nursing school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and enrolled in an approved nursing program.
• Transcript showing completion of Fundamentals of Nursing and competency skills list from school.
• Must remain in good standing with nursing program while in role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN guidance.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks.
• Collaborate with team to achieve patient wellness and meet group goals.

Skills

EMT

Paramedic

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in nursing program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Job Description Summary

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

Position Details:

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule: Part-Time | PRN, Shift-Time will vary

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. and enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program.
• Prior to employment, the nurse tech shall provide student transcripts indicating they have completed Fundamentals of Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and provide competency skills list from their learning institution.
• The nurse tech must remain in good standing with their school of nursing while in this role. This program is for nursing students only, if a student leaves a program for any reason, they can no longer be a nurse tech.

Certification(s):

• BLS Required within one month of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience

Certification(s):

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice.

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.