Nursing Station Technician - Birthplace

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Station Technician on the Birthplace Unit at Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, MN.

Schedule: This role is a .75 FTE (60 hours per 2-week pay period) working 12-hour nights shifts, with every third weekend rotation. Variable weekday schedule.

About this Location:

Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides high-quality, comprehensive primary and specialty care to community residents. With more than 30 specialties, Lakes offers a wide range of personalized inpatient and outpatient services tailored to each patient's needs, grounded in our commitment to delivering exceptional, innovative care. Our state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical suites and dedicated obstetrical operating room feature the latest technology, and Lakes is home to one of the region's most comprehensive heart care programs. Located in Wyoming, Minnesota, Lakes is conveniently situated just off I-35-approximately 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities, making it an easy commute from the metro while serving a growing surrounding community. Free parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Responsibilities:

The Nursing Station Technician position is responsible for assisting with patient care, performing receptionist duties on the station, and maintaining patient care areas.

• Facilitates room turnover

• Direct Patient Care Responsibilities

• Assist patients with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and mobility activities using safe patient handling practices and equipment.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, showering, personal hygiene, oral care, hair care, dressing, grooming, feeding, and hydration.

• Provide incontinence care and toileting assistance while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.

• Set up and assist patients performing their own personal hygiene and bathing activities.

• Obtain, measure, record, and report patient vital signs, weights, blood glucose results, intake, and output according to established procedures.

• Perform blood glucose monitoring and complete daily quality control checks on glucose monitoring equipment.

• Observe patients and promptly communicate changes in condition, safety concerns, or patient needs to the RN.

• Perform delegated patient care procedures within scope of practice, including bladder scanning using bladder ultrasound, removal of peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters, and Foley catheter removal as directed by the RN.

• Respond promptly to patient requests, call lights, and routine patient care needs.

• Assist in maintaining patient safety through frequent observation, adherence to fall prevention interventions, and support of individualized patient care plans.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment by straightening patient rooms, removing soiled linens, emptying trash receptacles, and assisting with room turnover and preparation for new admissions.

• Transport patients safely to and from diagnostic tests, procedures, and other departments using approved equipment and safe patient handling techniques.

• Assist with patient discharge transports as needed.

• Collaborate effectively with nurses, providers, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to support quality patient care.

• Perform other patient care and unit support duties as assigned and delegated by the RN within the NST scope of practice.

• Maintains unit supplies

• Coordinates activities of nursing station to support patient care staff

• Manages medical record flow and patient care charts

• Provides excellent customer service

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, communication skills, computer proficiency.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program. and
• AND one or more of the following:
• Successful completion of Fairview's OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.
• Or
• Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)
• Or
• Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program
• Or
• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a health unit coordinator program or equivalent experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/lakesseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status