Overview:

The Nursing Support Tech II Participates as member of the healthcare team in the delivery of high quality patient care. Under supervision of the registered nurse, the NST performs delgated patient care and procedures and observes reports and records patient conditions and information. The NST assists the healthcare team with specific treatments &/or procedures in the acute care facility.

Responsibilities:

License Requirements: Current C.N.A. license on file with the state of Maryland • Certification Requirements: Healthcare Provider level CPR • Age Specific Care Provided For: Adolescents Adults Geriatrics • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: ••• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel ••• Microsoft Outlook ••• Meditech (if applicable to position) ••• Epic (if applicable to position) ••• Performance Manager/NetLearning Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. • Other Requirements: N/A

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Education and Work Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

Successful completion of a CNA or GNA program.

Successful completion of GNA course and/or successful completion of Fundamentals and one additional clinical course in an accredited nursing program.

Successful completion of NST course.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

License Requirements:

Current C.N.A. license on file with the state of Maryland

Certification Requirements:

Healthcare Provider level CPR

Age Specific Care Provided For:

Adolescents

Adults

Geriatrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:

Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Meditech (if applicable to position)

Epic (if applicable to position)

Performance Manager/NetLearning

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.

Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Other Requirements:

N/A

EEO Statement:

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.