Nurse Technician - Surgical Stepdown - PRN

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Technician to support nursing staff while gaining real-life experience in a hospital setting. This role is designed for nursing students who have completed the Fundamentals of Nursing, offering a chance to assist with patient care and develop essential skills. Benefits include education assistance, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Education assistance towards nursing degree

Paid parental leave for new parents

401k with employer match starting day one

Competitive salary

Future career growth

Qualifications

• Must provide student transcripts indicating completion of Fundamentals of Nursing.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• Must remain in good standing with the nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, and mobility.
• Perform phlebotomy and wound care tasks.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Wound Care

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Enrolled in a board-certified nursing program

Job description

Position: Nurse Technician

Department: Surgical Stepdown

Shift:PRN, as needed

Overview:

The Nurse Tech role is designed for current nursing students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing. As a Nurse Tech, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Mercy nurses to gain real life experience on a hospital unit while still in nursing school!

Job Duties:

• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
• Assist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures
• Enteral Feeding
• Wound care
• IV/Foley removal
• Trach care/suctioning
• Culture collection
• Ostomy application and care
• Wound vacs
• NG tube management and removal

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. and enrolled in a board-certified 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.
• Experience:None required
• Minimum Physical Requirements
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Key Mercy Benefits:

• Education assistance towards nursing degree.
• Paid parental leave for new parents.
• 401k with employer match starting day one.
• Competitive salary.
• Future career growth!

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