Nurse Technician-Mom Baby Unit Mercy St. Louis
Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
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Job Summary
Are you a nursing student passionate about maternal and newborn care Join our Mom Baby Unit at Mercy St. Louis and gain hands-on experience supporting mothers and newborns in a collaborative patient-centered environment. This role is an excellent stepping stone for those pursuing a future RN career in Labor & Birth or Mom Baby.
Schedule Options
Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
Flexible shifts:
Nights
Evenings (2:30 PM 11:00 PM)
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) the Nurse Tech assists in delivering individualized patient care to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. Youll work as part of a supportive care team contributing to excellent patient outcomes while building critical clinical skills.
- Assist with daily hygiene and personal care
- Support routine activities such as ambulation feeding turning and positioning
- Monitor skin integrity and prevent breakdown
- Ensure patient comfort and hygiene needs are met
- Record vital signs and input patient data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Assist with point-of-care testing (e.g. glucose monitoring)
- Perform specimen collection as appropriate
- Prepare charts for admissions discharges and transfers
- Observe and report changes in patient condition promptly
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient care
- Assist with patient admissions discharges and transfers
- Perform clerical duties (answer phones monitor call lights)
- Maintain compliance with training and certifications
- Demonstrate effective time management and adaptability
With proper training and validation Nurse Techs may independently perform:
- Phlebotomy and blood culture collection
- Wound care (sterile and non-sterile)
- Enteral feeding and IV removal
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Urinary catheter removal and specimen collection
Skills performed with a nurse present include:
- NG tube insertion/management
- Urinary catheter insertion
- PIV insertion
- Enemas disimpaction and additional procedures
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program
- Completed Fundamentals of Nursing (transcript required)
- Must remain in good standing with nursing program throughout employment
- BLS certification required within 1 month of hire
- Previous patient care experience
- Certifications such as:
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
- CPCT (Patient Care Tech)
- EMT/Paramedic
- AUA (Advanced Unlicensed Assistant)
- Ability to lift push or pull up to 50 lbs regularly
- Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
- Ability to bend kneel twist reach and squat as needed
- Gain specialized experience in Mom Baby & postpartum care
- Work alongside experienced nurses and clinicians
- Build skills that prepare you for a successful RN career
- Be part of a compassionate patient-focused team
Start your journey toward a rewarding career in womens and newborn healthapply today!
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
