Job Class

NURSING RELATED

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Assists the Registered Nurse in providing patient care based on the individualized plan of care for a patient.  As delegated, performs basic nursing activities and nursing activities requiring sterile technique, and additional clinical responsibilities as appropriate and necessary for patient population served.  Conducts data collection, monitors and documents patient status. Ensures confidentiality of all patient information. Utilizes safe patient handling at all times.  Informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status.  Provides a neat and clean patient environment.  

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Education

Job related course work beyond high school - Medical Corpsman training, EMT, Paramedic, Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, PCT, CMA or Surgical Technician

Minimum Experience

1 year experience preferred- Nursing Assistant, PCT, Phlebotomist, Surgical Technician, Medical Corpsman, CMA, EMT or Paramedic

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

JOB RELATED CERTIFICATION - COTR

Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR certification in field of training (EMT, CMA, ST, Paramedic, etc.)

In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Experience

In the ER, Certification and experience as EMT, Paramedic or Medical Corpsman - Preferred

All current NST job incumbents as of May 2010 will have a grace period of one year and will be required to be certified in field of training as stated in the minimum requirements by May 2011.  All newly hired NST employees on or After May 2010 are required to meet the minimum qualifications of the job description upon hire. - Required

Position Posting Category

Clinical Professional/Technical