Nursing Station Technician (NST)- Neuro Surg ICU

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Station Technician for its neuro surgical ICU department. This hybrid role combines the responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator, providing direct patient care and managing administrative tasks. You will assist in maintaining patient rooms, coordinating communication, and ensuring smooth operations within the unit. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals while making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a supportive team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO/Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Six months of recent direct care experience in a relevant setting.
• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication flow in the patient care area.
• Assists with patient care tasks including grooming and feeding.
• Coordinates scheduling of tests and procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Clerical Skills

Education

Current enrollment in LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program

Completion of one semester of clinical rotation

Tools

EHR

Job description

Job Overview

We at Fairview Health Services are looking for a dedicated Nursing Station Technician for our neuro surgical ICU department! The Nursing Station Technician (NST) is a hybrid position consisting of both Nursing Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator roles to deliver direct patient care and administrative duties.

The Nursing Station Technician (NST) is responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, reordering and stocking supplies. Performs a wide range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of patient care unit desk area functions. Coordinates the flow of communication on a patient care unit. The NST does not work autonomously but under the direction of the professional nurse. They may or may not be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager/charge nurse.

Schedule: This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). 12 hour long Day shifts 7am-7:30pm. This position will also work an every third full weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates timely flow of communication on the patient care area to ensure the exchange of information and to promote the coordination of services.
• Promptly answers the telephone identifying self and patient care area, asks questions to clarify information, and consistently follows through on all messages in a timely and courteous manner.
• Coordinates activities of the desk area to provide prompt, accurate and courteous handling of communication. Consistently answers patient intercom promptly and relays patient requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the scheduling of tests, lab work, and other patient and department procedures, arranges appropriate transport and assists with transport. Optimally uses EHR.
• Prepares charts for discharge and transfers.
• Prepares and completes vital informative sources for specific care area (e.g. brainboard, census information, computer information). Assigns and maintains unit communication technology (pagers, ascom phones).
• Responsible for the accurate, timely transcription of physician’s orders.
• Follows the crucial steps for timely and accurate transcription of physician’s orders as required by recognizing an order needing transcription, ordering vital services, tests, equipment, and signing off order per procedure.
• Demonstrates familiarity with medical terminology and abbreviations and utilizes accurate abbreviations and symbols per procedures.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills by transcribing physician orders based on priorities and by following a detailed routine.
• Responsible for the maintenance of desk area and patient supplies and equipment according to designated standards.
• Orders individual patient supplies as advised by a nurse or as indicated in physician orders.
• Notifies appropriate department per procedure for equipment requiring maintenance and follows through on status of equipment as vital.
• Demonstrates general knowledge of cost containment and awareness of cost control by following designated standards of the patient care area.
• Maintains safe, clean and efficient patient care areas.
• Participates in orientation of new staff (e.g. Nursing staff, physicians and students) on the patient care unit.
• Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include: personal grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding, skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams; oral hygiene; specimen collection/testing; position/ambulating; changing linens, and promptly answers call lights.
• Assists nurses in supervising patient condition.

Minimum Certifications Required:

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

Minimum Experience Required:

• 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).
• Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program.
• 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. NOTE: Individuals who have completed a Nursing Assistant program and are scheduled to take the NA Registry exam will be granted 90 days post hire to become active on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Health Unit Coordinator, Nursing Assistant, or other related experience.

Keywords: CNA, NA, NST, Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: Fairview Benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.

EEO Statement

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