Nurse Technician - Surgical 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 assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a nurse tech/patient care assistant to support nurses under the direction of an RN or LPN. You will assist in individualized patient care, work as part of a team, and perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical tasks essential to patient well-being.

The role is part-time or PRN with varying shifts. Candidates should be nursing students enrolled in an approved program, able to provide transcripts and competency lists, and committed to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and enrolled in an approved nursing program.
• Provide transcripts showing Fundamentals of Nursing coursework.
• Maintain good standing with the school while in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical tasks.
• Work cooperatively with team to achieve patient wellness goals.

Skills

Patient care experience

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in nursing program

Transcripts & competency list

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.

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.