Weeknight Peds/PICU Nurse Tech: Mercy St. Louis

Nurse Tech

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. Position Type: Permanent/Year-Round (NOT seasonal) Schedule: Part-Time (2 x 12-hour shifts per week, weeknights)

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 and begin your career working with Mercy's most resilient patients!

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.

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