Nurse Technician - Surgical Stepdown, PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a nurse tech to assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision, joining a collaborative team focused on patient wellness.

The role supports clinical procedures and nonclinical tasks with part-time/PRN shifts; emphasis on nursing student status, BLS, and CNA/CPCT/EMT/AUA credentials, reflecting Mercy's commitment to hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; must be enrolled in an approved nursing program.
• Provide transcripts showing Fundamentals of Nursing and competency skills list.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• Nurse tech must remain in good standing with their nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Work cooperatively with the healthcare team to achieve patient wellness goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks.
• Contribute to a collaborative, compassionate care environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Care assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED, enrolled in approved nursing program

CNA

CPCT

EMT

AUA (Advanced Unlicensed Assistant)

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.

Position Details

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

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.

Experience

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.