Weeknight Peds/PICU Nurse Tech: Mercy St. Louis

Find your calling at Mercy! Are you currently in nursing school and dreaming of a career in Pediatrics or the PICU? Gain hands-on clinical experience right now by joining our team as a Nurse Tech! We are looking for dedicated nursing students to support our RNs with direct patient care, documentation, and unit support. Job Title: Nurse Tech Position Type: Permanent/Year-Round (NOT seasonal) Schedule: Part-Time (2 x 12-hour shifts per week, weeknights) Position Details Position Overview Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will assist in the individualized care of patients to help them achieve their highest level of wellness. Working as a collaborative member of our healthcare team, you will perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to delivering exceptional care. Requirements Must currently be enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Must have successfully completed the 'Fundamentals of Nursing' course. Ability to commit to 2 twelve-hour shifts per week on a year-round basis. Primary Responsibilities Patient Care & Support Daily Hygiene & Comfort: Perform daily hygiene measures, assist with bathing, and ensure dietary needs are met (including feeding assistance and intake documentation). Mobility: Turn, position, and assist patients with ambulation. Skin Care: Observe for skin breakdown and utilize appropriate supplies for daily care. Vitals & Monitoring: Gather and record patient data (such as vital signs) and report any changes or unusual occurrences immediately to the RN. Point of Care: Assist with specimen collection and point of care testing (e.g., glucose monitoring) as determined by the unit. Clinical Administration & Unit Flow EMR Documentation: Accurately and timely document patient data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Admissions & Discharges: Participate in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients and their belongings; prepare charts. Clerical Tasks: Answer phones, monitor unit lights, and assist with general clerical duties. Charge Reconciliation: Demonstrate appropriate resource stewardship and accurately document charges. Teamwork & Compliance Exhibit excellent time management, clinical judgment, and flexibility regarding workload and delegated tasks. Operate safely and strictly within your designated scope of practice. Maintain compliance with all required eLearning assignments and unit certifications. Apply today Apply today and begin your career working with Mercy's most resilient patients. 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. keyword(s): Nurse Tech, Nurse Technician, NT, Student Nurse, Nursing Student, RN Student #J-18808-Ljbffr