Diversified Tech - Emergency Services | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diversified Technician provides basic nursing care, including personal and restorative care, according to predefined guidelines and a Registered Nurse-established plan of care. The position works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and follows CDC infection-control guidelines and Singing River Health System’s Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. As a member of the nursing unit team, the technician also performs routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, or Registered Nurse. The role is located at Singing River Gulfport Hospital in Emergency Services and is scheduled for days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The work includes patient care and office duties, requires collaboration with colleagues, and may involve exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that can carry infectious-disease hazards. The employee must be able to work assigned schedules, which may change to meet hospital needs, including changes to off days, shifts, or weekends.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent; hospital or healthcare experience and/or on-the-job training may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including ability to use MS Outlook, Word, and office technology such as telephone and fax.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and professional etiquette skills; ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, and maintain emotional stability in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work assigned schedules that may change according to hospital needs, including off days, shifts, or weekends.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods and perform the physical activities described in the posting, including frequent movement around the office and facility, repetitive hand and wrist motions, close visual work, and negligible-force lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in Mississippi.
• Nursing Assistant experience.
• Experience working in an Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic personal and restorative nursing care according to predefined guidelines and the plan of care established by a Registered Nurse.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and follow CDC infection-control guidelines and the Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.
• Perform routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, or Registered Nurse.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships throughout SRHS and with other organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED