OB Associate, Full Time, Night Shift

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a patient care assistant to support OB patients and the nursing team during night shifts. Duties include clinical and clerical tasks, patient transport, and ensuring smooth unit operations in a compassionate care environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA or Mercy UAP training within 90 days, and valid BLS certification. English proficiency is required, and Mercy emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification and/or Mercy UAP training within 90 days of hire; Mercy will train.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Must understand English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and clerical support for OB patients.
• Support nursing team and assist with ADLs for newborns, childbirth and postpartum patients.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks to ensure unit goals and patient safety.
• Assist with operational tasks such as patient records, bed control, turnover, transport, and supplies as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Maintains professional accountability and technical support for provision of patient care for the OB patients experience. Under the direction of Nursing and Medical Staff, provide a wide variety of duties related to patient care, clerical support and surgical assistance. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team and recognizes the importance of unit goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient and the success of the unit. May assist in operational support tasks including maintenance of patient records, bed control and turnover, patient registration, charge capture, ensuring adequate supplies, phlebotomy, transport of specimens, patient transport, obtain blood glucose, Birth Certificate entry, and other duties as assigned. Support the nursing team and patients by providing supportive care and assistance with ADL's to newborns, childbearing and postpartum patients, pediatric patients, and others as assigned. Maintains calm and works efficiently and effectively through obstetrical emergencies, as part of the team. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

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

Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Shift: Night Shift | 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Qualifications:

• Education:
• High-School Diploma or GED are required.
• Certifications:
• Must either have a CNA Certification and/or complete the Mercy UAP training within 90 days of hire. Willing to train the right candidate.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Other:
• Must understand English both written and spoken, must be able to perform job-related functions safely and successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

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.