Win From Within 2026 - Mercy St Louis Hospital

MHM Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Career pathway within Mercy

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St Louis offers a student program with financial support and a clear pathway into nursing practice. Eligible candidates are nursing prerequisites students or those actively enrolled in nursing programs who commit as Mercy caregivers for 3 months.

Participants work 16 hours per pay period in PCA or nurse tech roles and sign a contract to work 1–3 years post-graduation, with Mercy providing tuition assistance and career opportunities within the system.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in nursing prerequisites or actively enrolled in a nursing program.
• Must be a Mercy Hospital St Louis caregiver for 3 months to qualify.
• Commitment to work after graduation per contract.

Responsibilities

• Work a minimum of 16 hours per pay period as a Patient Care Associate or nurse tech.
• Join hospital units in patient care roles as part of a structured program.
• Sign a contract to work 1–3 years at a Mercy facility after graduation.

Skills

Nursing prerequisites

Caregiver work

Education

Nursing prerequisites enrollment

Actively enrolled in nursing program

Job description

Mercy Hospital St Louis Student Program: Win From Within Nursing

Find your calling at Mercy! Position Details:

Mercy Hospital St Louis is proud to support the next generation of nurses through our Win From Within program - a unique opportunity for financial support, professional growth, and a smoother transition into practice after graduation. Whether you’re just beginning your nursing prerequisites or already enrolled in a nursing program, this initiative is designed to empower you from the classroom to the patient room.

In Partnership With These Schools

• St. Louis Community College
• Jefferson College
• Mineral Area College
• Southeast College of Nursing
• St. Charles Community College
• Southwestern Illinois College
• East Central College
• Southwest Baptist University
• Washington Practical School of Nursing (Four Rivers)
• St Louis College of Health Careers

Program Highlights & Benefits

• Up to $10,000/year in tuition support
• Funding available for: 1 year of prerequisites, 2 years of Nursing program
• Covers: Tuition Books (including shipping & taxes), Registration, lab & technology fees, Clinical scrubs and more
• Helps ensure a smoother transition to professional practice post-graduation
• Offers direct career pathway opportunities within Mercy

Eligibility Criteria

• Enrolled in nursing prerequisites or actively enrolled in a nursing program
• Must be a Mercy Hospital St Louis Caregiver for 3 months in order to qualify
• Not a caregiver yet?

Work & Commitment Requirements

• Work a minimum of 16 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) in a Patient Care Associate, Nurse Tech, or similar role (must be a hospital position)
• Must sign a contract agreeing to work 1–3 years at a Mercy facility of your choice after graduation
• Commitment length depends on the amount of financial support received
• Spots are limited - don’t wait to take this important step in your nursing journey

Patient Care Associate (PCA) Positions

• Patient Care Associate - PCA - Critical Care Units
• Patient Care Associate - PCA - Medical Surgical Units

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children.

Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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