Nurse Technician - Medical Stepdown, PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO seeks a nurse tech to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will work within a team to support patient wellness and perform clinical and nonclinical tasks essential to care.

Applicants should be enrolled in a nursing program, hold a high school diploma or GED, and obtain BLS within a month of hire. This part-time/PRN role offers Mercy's comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and enrolled in an approved nursing program.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Provide transcripts showing Fundamentals of Nursing completed and competency skills list from school.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN and work as part of a team.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in approved nursing program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Job Description

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:

Education:

• 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:

• 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.