Ortho Surgical Nursing Support Technician

Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta seeks a Nursing Support Technician to assist with personal care, ADLs, and comfort measures under supervision of RNs and physicians. The NST will advocate for patients and support safety and education initiatives in an inpatient setting.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS, and GA Nursing Assistant certification or PCT program completion. Cross-training opportunities include patient safety monitor roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• GA Nursing Assistant certification or PCT program completion required.
• Competency validation for basic and advanced NST tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive patient care in inpatient settings.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care tasks.
• Support with comfort measures, nourishments, and basic therapies as delegated.
• Advocate for patients and participate in teaching and quality improvement.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Integrity & Accountability

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication

Respect & Inclusion

Quality & Safety

Adaptability & Resilience

Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Professionalism

Employee Experience Focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GA BLS Certification

Nursing Assistant Certification (GA) or PCT program

Basic Nursing Fundamentals Course completion

Job description

Grady Health System in Atlanta seeks a Nursing Support Technician to assist with personal care, ADLs, and comfort measures under supervision of RNs and physicians. The NST will advocate for patients and support safety and education initiatives in an inpatient setting.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS, and GA Nursing Assistant certification or PCT program completion. Cross-training opportunities include patient safety monitor roles.