Nurse Technician - Orthopedics, PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO seeks a nurse tech who assists under RN or LPN to provide individualized patient care. You will be part of a collaborative team and perform both clinical procedures and essential nonclinical tasks to support patient wellness.

The role is part-time/PRN with varying shift times, located at Mercy Hospital South. Ideal candidates are nursing students with EMT/CPCT/CNA related credentials and a commitment to patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and enrolled in an approved nursing program.
• Transcripts showing Fundamentals of Nursing and competency skills.
• Must remain in good standing with nursing school during the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a care team.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

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 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.