💙 Why Nursing Students Love This Role

• Hands-on patient care experience in high-acuity pediatric and PICU settings
• Mentorship from skilled nurses who love to teach
• A supportive team culture where your learning matters
• Paid training if you have no previous experience
• A meaningful opportunity to build your skills and your resume

🩺 What You’ll Do

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, you will:

• Assist with individualized patient care to help each child achieve their highest level of wellness
• Perform designated clinical procedures and essential non-clinical support tasks
• Collaborate as part of a strong, compassionate care team
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and supportive environment for patients and families

🎓 Education & Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a high school–based healthcare career program
• Nursing students are highly encouraged to apply
• Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible

Experience

No experience required!

• If you’re new to healthcare, Mercy provides a 175-hour state-approved training program as part of your orientation (must be completed within 90 days of hire).

Certifications

• BLS required within one month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months

💪 Physical Requirements

This role requires:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to meet patient needs

🌈 Grow Your Future With Us

If you're passionate about caring for kids, eager to gain real clinical skills, and excited to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we’d love to meet you.

📩 Apply today and start building the nursing career you’ve always envisioned—right here.