Nurse Technician - Medical Stepdown, PRN

Mercy•Saint Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. and enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program.
Prior to employment, the nurse tech shall provide student transcripts indicating they have completed Fundamentals of Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and provide competency skills list from their learning institution.
The nurse tech must remain in good standing with their school of nursing while in this role.
This program is for nursing students only, if a student leaves a program for any reason, they can no longer be a nurse tech.
BLS Required within one month of hire.
Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

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.