Nursing Station Technician - Med/Surg

Fairview Health Services; Princeton (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nursing Station Technician at their Northland Medical Center. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic Med/Surg unit delivering critical patient care. As a key member of a professional health team, the technician will assist nursing staff and interact with patients, ensuring a supportive and responsive care environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

PTO and Sick Time

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Six months of direct care experience in relevant settings.
• Current enrollment in a nursing program or Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care assistance under the direction of nursing staff.
• Monitor and report changes in patient status.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with patient tests.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Completion of Nursing Assistant training program

Current enrollment in an LPN or RN program

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and thecommunities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we allshare. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, orsupporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Station Technician at the M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton, MN! This position is 64 hours every two weeks on the Night shift, for 8 hour shifts, and every other weekend, and is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more.

M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center provides convenient access to expert, coordinated care to patients in the Princeton, Elk River, Zimmerman, and surrounding communities. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

About this Unit:

Are you interested in gaining experience in multiple specialties and working with an outstanding team? Then the Med/Surg Unit might be right for you! At Fairview Northland Medical Center the Med Surg unit consists of medical and surgical, pediatrics, and adult Intensive Care patients. The Med/Surg/Peds unit consists of 22 beds and the ICU has 4 beds. We have 43 nurses, 12 nursing assistants, and 1 HUC. We are recognized for having high employee engagement results, high patient experience, and an atmosphere of accountability.

Job Responsibilities:

The Nursing Station Technician (NST) will work under direction of nursing personnel to deliver patient care. Duties may include: patient cares, vitals, bathing, feeding, answering call lights, transporting, care of environment (by stocking, cleaning, and maintaining rooms). An NST may work as a patient care attendant.

Duties Include:

Performs delegated nursing functions to assigned patients including personal care, ambulation, exercise, nutrition, specimen collection and vital signs.

Performs special procedures (eg: skin care) as defined by patient care unit practice guidelines.

Observes patients and reports any changes in status to appropriate staff.

Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team.

Performs environmental and other responsibilities as assigned.

Accurately maintains the medical record.

Efficiently schedules patient tests and procedures.

Maintains unit communication systems and central desk area.

Actively participates in staff development.

Required Qualifications: License/Certification/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much 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.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status