Nurse Technician - Medical Stepdown, PRN

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a nurse tech to assist under the direction of an RN or LPN in individualized patient care, aiming for the patient’s highest level of wellness. You will work as part of a team, performing clinical procedures and supporting nonclinical tasks essential to patient care.

This is a Part-Time | PRN position with varying shift times. Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED and enrollment in an approved nursing program, with transcripts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and enrollment in an approved nursing program.
• Provide transcripts showing Fundamentals of Nursing and competency skills list from school.
• Maintain good standing with school while in this role; nursing student status required.

Responsibilities

• Assist under RN or LPN in individualized patient care.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks.
• Work cooperatively with the healthcare team to meet group goals.
• Support patient wellness and comfort as part of the care team.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in nursing program

Transcript & competency list

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.

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:

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.