Nursing Support Technician: Patient Care & Advocacy

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness discounts

Job summary

Grady Health System is seeking a Nursing Support Technician (NST) to support clinical teams in inpatient settings. Under supervision of RNs, LPNs, and physicians, you will provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care, help with daily living activities, and use available technologies to document and communicate patient needs.

The NST will contribute to patient safety, comfort, and advocacy, and may be cross-trained for roles such as patient safety monitor or unit clerk per competency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• One of: Georgia Nursing Assistant Certification; PCT program certificate; Basic Nursing Fundamental Course evidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive patient care.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and assist with activities of daily living.
• Collect information, communicate effectively, and use technology as directed.
• Perform selected tasks and therapies per licensed professional instruction.
• May cross-train as a patient safety monitor or unit clerk.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Georgia Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Grady Health System is seeking a Nursing Support Technician (NST) to support clinical teams in inpatient settings. Under supervision of RNs, LPNs, and physicians, you will provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care, help with daily living activities, and use available technologies to document and communicate patient needs.

The NST will contribute to patient safety, comfort, and advocacy, and may be cross-trained for roles such as patient safety monitor or unit clerk per competency