Nurse Technician - Medical Stepdown, PRN

mercy; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is hiring a Nurse Tech (Part-Time/PRN) to assist in individualized patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork and clinical support to achieve patient wellness.

Qualified candidates will be nursing students with high school diploma/GED, enrolled in an accredited program, and BLS within 1 month of hire. EMT/CPCT/CNA certifications are preferred; physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and prolonged standing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, enrolled in an approved nursing program.
• Must remain in good standing with school of nursing while in this role.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care assistance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Nursing program enrollment

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 63128Schedule: 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.