Nurse Technician - Surgical Stepdown, PRN

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; 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 part-time, PRN nurse tech to assist with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

The role emphasizes teamwork and executing designated clinical procedures and supportive tasks to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. The position requires enrollment in a nursing program, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS within a month of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED and enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program.
• Provide student transcripts indicating completion of Fundamentals of Nursing and a competency skills list from their school.
• Must remain in good standing with their school of nursing while in this role; this program is for nursing students only.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the individualized care of patients under RN/LPN direction to promote wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in approved nursing program

Tools

CNA

CPCT

EMT

AUA

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule: Part-Time | PRN, Shift-Time will vary

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.