Nursing Station Technician - Float Pool - 12hr Shifts

Fairview Health Services; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Station Technician to join their Float Pool team. This role offers the chance to gain diverse experience across multiple units, including Medical Surgical, ICU, and Birthplace. The ideal candidate will assist with patient care, manage nursing station activities, and ensure a supportive environment for both patients and staff. With a focus on community service, this position promises a rewarding experience in a collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Opportunity for Growth

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and mobility, including ADLs.
• Manage medical record flow and support nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Customer Service

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Mobility Assistance

Education

Completion of Nursing Assistant training program

Enrollment in LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program

Six months of direct care experience

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Station Technician at the M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN! This position is 48 hours every two weeks on the Night shift, for 12 hour shifts, and every third weekend, and is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more. Check out the benefit link here: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/lakesseiu.

Fairview Lakes Medical Center offers top quality primary and specialty care to community residents. In addition to offering cancer services, patients can also find convenient access to innovative cardiovascular research and treatment from one of the region's most comprehensive heart care programs. We take pride in serving our community.

The starting base rate of pay for the position is $22.50. Candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.

About this Unit:

Are you seeking the opportunity to gain experience on multiple units? If so, then our Float Pool team is right for you! The Float Pool supports the Medical Surgical, ICU and Birthplace inpatient units with many opportunities for growth. The culture of Lakes is supportive of people pursuing their fullest potential and being part of a hardworking team.

Job Responsibilities

The Nursing Station Technician position is responsible for assisting with patient care, performing receptionist duties on the station, and maintaining patient care areas. The NST assists in the transfer/positioning and mobility of patients, including assisting with ADLs and general patient care.

Additionally, the NST would be expected to:

• facilitate room turnover
• audit and maintain unit supplies
• coordinate activities of nursing station to support patient care staff
• manage medical record flow and patient care charts
• provide outstanding customer service
• perform other tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

License/Certification/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants must be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.

AND ONE or more of the following:

• Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.

Or

• Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)

Or

• Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program.

Or

• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position.