Grady Health System - Atlanta, GA

posted 11 days ago

- Entry Level
Atlanta, GA
Hospitals

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care to patients.
  • Assist with activities of daily living for selected patients.
  • Perform comfort measures and provide nourishment to patients.
  • Collect information and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
  • Utilize technology in patient care.
  • Advocate for patients and participate in teaching and performance improvement activities.
  • Perform basic and advanced skills as validated by competency.
  • May serve as a patient safety monitor and/or unit clerk.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Current Georgia Nursing Assistant Certification or
  • Certificate of completion from an accredited Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program or
  • Completion of a Basic Nursing Fundamental Course as evidenced on official transcript from an accredited School of Nursing.
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