Nurse Technician - Medical Stepdown, PRN

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a nurse tech to assist in the individualized care of patients under supervision of an RN or LPN. You will work as part of a team, perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical tasks essential to patient care.

This part-time/PRN role requires a high school diploma or GED and enrollment in an approved nursing program. BLS within one month of hire; EMT/CPCT/CNA credentials are preferred. Lifts up to 50 lbs and stands for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and enrollment in an approved nursing program.
• Provide transcripts showing Fundamentals of Nursing completion and competency skills from the institution.
• Must remain in good standing with the school of nursing while in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Work cooperatively with team to achieve patient care goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

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.

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.

Experience

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.