Part-Time, Weekend NICU Associate

NICU Associate - Mercy Hospital St. Louis

Location:St. Louis, MO

Department:Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Schedule: Part-time, weekends

Overview:

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a dedicatedNICU Associateto support our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role plays a vital part in maintaining a clean, organized, and well-equipped environment for newborns and their families, while also performing essential clerical and support duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Instrument & Equipment Support

• Clean and disinfect reusable instruments and equipment per hospital policy.
• Assemble and prepare items for sterilization and use.
• Coordinate distribution and handling of supplies across departments.
• Inspect and maintain equipment in good repair.

Environmental & Patient Support

• Maintain cleanliness of NICU and support areas.
• Restock patient rooms and workstations.
• Prepare patient care areas for admissions and discharges.
• Monitor and clean equipment as per unit policies.

Clerical Duties

• Greet families and visitors courteously.
• Manage patient records, admissions, and documentation.
• Assemble educational and admission packets.
• Answer phones and coordinate communication between departments.
• Support discharge and transfer processes.

Qualifications:

• Education:High school diploma required. Basic computer skills.
• Experience:Previous nurse assistant or patient contact experience preferred. Familiarity with medical documentation and terminology.
• Certification:Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or completion within probationary period.
• Skills:
• Strong multitasking and communication abilities
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Comfortable working with newborns and new parents
• Team-oriented with a flexible, proactive attitude

Working Conditions:

• Must meet unit-specific physical demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment.

Join Mercy's mission to deliver compassionate care to our tiniest patients and their families.

Apply today to make a meaningful impact in the NICU!

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