Nursing Station Technician Job North Star Moblie Home Park Minnesota USA,Nursing

Location: North Star Moblie Home Park

Job Summary

The Nursing Station Tech (NST) serves the hospital patient population by providing constant overview of patient care area and monitoring of activity throughout the unit. Customer service, patient family support, and safety are primary responsibilities of this position. This position also includes clerical functions and specific patient care duties to facilitate efficient and comprehensive services. The House Supervisor/Nurse Director may re‑assign to other units based on changes of volumes and acuity.

Position

Details

Part‑time .75‑.9 FTE (60‑72 hours per pay period)
12‑hour shifts:
Days, Evenings, Every 3rd Weekend
Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics/WHBC units

Responsibilities

Monitor activity throughout the unit and nursing station while maintaining patient safety.
Answer and direct phone calls.
Answer patient call lights and patient safety alarms.
Apply monitor and report effectiveness to the RN.
Observe and monitor patients and complete hourly rounding.
Monitor patients identified as at risk for elopement or falls.
Monitor and facilitate admission of patients, visitors, and employees to the WHBC.
Maintain a working knowledge of Code processes throughout the organization.
Place identification on patients.
Maintain and order inpatient unit supplies and stick items.
Assemble and disassemble patient charts.
Assist with completion of birth certificate and facility worksheet information on WHBC.
Operate paging system.
Complete release of Information processes.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with hospital safety, disaster and emergency procedures.
Clean and disinfect equipment as needed.
Initiate the cleaning of patient care areas upon discharge and prepare the room for new admission.
Assist in the set up and tear down of delivery tables.
Assist in room clean up after delivery.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Graduate of a Nursing Aide program. Certification and current listing on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry preferred.

BLS Certification or ability to obtain within two months of hire and maintains certification.

Experience in an ambulatory or inpatient health care setting with ability to multi‑task and manage multiple patient/family/nursing/physician priorities within short time frames preferred.

Demonstrated ability to adhere to and follow Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Mission, Values, Vision and policies.

Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance
STDB (short term disability bank)
401K with employer contributions
Shift Differential
No overnights!
Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
Experience Pay Given
Employee Referral Program

Salary

$19.75- $24.35 Hourly

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