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Nurse Technician - Med Surg 5W
Location: Mercy Hospital South
📍 10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63128
Schedule: 36 hours per week
🕡 Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 24 days in your first year, increasing to 34 days annually with tenure; includes a rollover program with a maximum accrual of 440 hours.
- Paid Parental Leave – Supporting you and your growing family
- 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000/year for continuing education
- Dependent Care FSA Contribution – $100/month for eligible participants
- Paid Volunteer Time – Give back to your community while on the clock
- Free Parking – Convenience that saves you time and money
- Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow within Mercy
Overview:
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.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program.
- Prior to employment, candidates must provide:
- Transcripts confirming completion of Fundamentals of Nursing from an accredited nursing school.
- A competency skills checklist from their academic institution.
- Must remain in good academic standing throughout employment in this role.
- Note: This position is exclusively for active nursing students. If a student exits their nursing program for any reason, they will no longer be eligible to continue in the Nurse Technician role.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Prolonged standing and walking required during each shift.
- Must be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Previous patient care experience, EMT, or Paramedic background.
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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