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Position Details:

Nurse Technician - NT- Seasonal

Location Mercy Hospital St. Louis

This is a seasonal PRN opportunity designed specifically for nursing students out of state.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program
• Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing (verified by transcript)
• Submission of school-provided competency skills checklist
• Must remain in good standing with nursing program (position ends if student leaves program)

Certification:

• BLS required within one month of hire

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift push or pull up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to bend kneel squat twist reach and grip throughout shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior patient care experience (EMT Paramedic etc.)
• Certifications: CNA CPCT EMT AUA (state-specific)

Primary Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs): hygiene ambulation turning/repositioning feeding assistance and skin care
• Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to licensed staff
• Support admissions transfers and discharges (including patient belongings)
• Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection as approved by unit and competency (e.g. glucose monitoring)
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment time management and flexibility with assignments

Documentation & Administrative Support

• Accurately gather and document patient data (e.g. vital signs) in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Prepare charts for admissions discharges and transfers
• Perform clerical duties as needed including answering phones and monitoring call lights
• Ensure accurate charge reconciliation and documentation

Compliance & Professional Practice

• Maintain required certifications and complete assigned eLearning modules
• Accept delegated tasks within scope of practice
• Adhere to Mercy policies unit standards and professional conduct expectations

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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.