Nursing Student- Med Surg Tech Advanced (MST-A)

Clinic; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Nursing Student- Med Surg Tech Advanced (MST-A) to support the transition to practice under RN supervision. You will perform patient care, respiratory functions and unit duties per policy and procedures.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited RN program, completion of Nursing Fundamentals and Pharmacology courses, a High School diploma or equivalent, and good academic standing. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and active enrollment in an RN program.
• Maintain good academic standing during the program.
• Complete Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Complete Pharmacology course.
• Continued enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
• Validation of nursing skills per duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care, respiratory functions, and unit tasks under RN supervision.
• Anticipate patient needs and collect reports; document patient data.
• Transcribe orders and keep the RN informed of pertinent changes.
• May perform other skills as outlined in guidelines and procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Nursing Skills

Documentation

RN Program Enrollment

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing School Enrollment

Nursing Fundamentals Course

Pharmacology Course

Good Academic Standing

Job description

Nursing Student- Med Surg Tech Advanced (MST-A)

#6374

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Job Requirements

Education:High School diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in nursing school . Other educational requirements for admission & continuation in the program include:

• Continued enrollment in an accredited school of nursing RN program.
• Completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course
• Completion of a Pharmacology course
• Good Academic Standing
• Validation of nursing skills as outlined in the duties & responsibilities section
• BLS

Job Description

The Medical Surgical Technician-Advanced (MST-A) is part of the transition to practice pathway at Jackson Hospital, established to decrease a known experience-competency gap in new graduate registered nurses. Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the MST-A performs patient care, respiratory functions, and unit functions appropriate to the position, and in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and procedures. The MST-A is expected to anticipate the needs of the patient within their scope of practice, collect reports and document patient data, transcribe orders, and keep the RN informed of pertinent changes in patient condition. The MST-A will be assigned to an RN and may perform other skills as outlined in the duties and responsibilities section which are set in the Alabama Administrative Code 610-X-7-.12, the Alabama Board of Nursing Standardized Procedure, and Jackson Hospital's guidelines.

Areas available for MST-A depending on current availability:

• Emergency Department
• Medical Surgical
• Urology
• ICU
• Cardiac step down, telemetry
• palliative care

Jackson Hospital is a community not-for-profit hospital serving Montgomery and the Alabama River Region. Our comprehensive healthcare services include cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics, and women's and children's care, along with 24-hour emergency services. It ranks among the largest hospitals in Alabama and is widely recognized for providing excellence in care. To learn more about Jackson Hospital & Clinic, please visit us at https://www.jackson.org .

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