Nursing Support Technician - Dedicated Education Unit - FT Nights

Davita Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Atlanta is looking for a Nursing Support Technician to provide compassionate care and support to patients under supervised nursing. This role includes a variety of responsibilities, from personal care to advocacy, aimed at enhancing patient experience. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications to ensure quality care and safety in the inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Current GA Nursing Assistant Certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care of selected patients and assists with daily living activities.
• Communicates effectively and maintains a safe environment.
• Performs selected tasks and therapies as delegated by licensed professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Grady Health System offers many career paths for your professional growth. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

SUMMARY

The Nursing Support Technician (NST), under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse, and/or the Physician, provides age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintains a safe environment, collects information, communicates effectively, and utilizes technology. Provides personal care of selected patients, assists with activities of daily living, provides comfort measures and nourishments, and performs selected tasks and therapies as delegated by a licensed professional. The NST primarily functions in the inpatient settings. The role of the NST also includes patient advocacy, teaching, and performance improvement. In addition, the NST roles include performing both basic and advance skills and task as determined by competency validation.NSTs may be cross-trained to serve as a patient safety monitor and/or unit clerk.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

And one of the following-

• Current Georgia Nursing Assistant Certification

• Certificate of completion from an accredited Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program

• Completion of a Basic Nursing Fundamental Course as evidence on official transcript from an accredited School of Nursing.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.