Nurse Technician - Medical Nursing | Part Time

Singing River Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Nurse Technician to provide nursing care fundamentals to patients as per guidelines under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The position requires enrollment in an NLN School of Nursing and strong communication and customer service skills.

This role demands physical activity and the ability to manage high-stress situations. Candidates must maintain BCLS certification and demonstrate professional judgment while interacting with patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Must be currently enrolled in an NLN School of Nursing.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamental nursing care to patients as directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Work in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies.
• Engage in physical and mental tasks under pressure.

Skills

BCLS certification

Effective communication skills

Customer service skills

Emotional stability

Education

Currently enrolled in an NLN School of Nursing

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Shift

7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am

Location

Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Position Overview

The Nurse Technician provides fundamentals of nursing care (i.e. personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined guidelines, a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse, and under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse staff. Duties for this position will reflect the semester completed within the NLN. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

Must be currently enrolled in an NLN School of Nursing. At completion of each semester Nurse Tech is required to provide new transcript to Human Resources.

• Nurse Tech I – enrolled in a nursing program
• Nurse Tech II – completed level I, enrolled in level II
• Nurse Tech III – completed level II, enrolled in level III
• Nurse Tech IV – completed level III, enrolled in level IV

License

N/A

Certifications

• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience

None

Reports To

• RN responsible for patient care management/patient care during a shift, Patient Care Coordinator, Patient Care Manager

Supervises

None

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.