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, to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to established guidelines, the RN-developed plan of care, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System’s Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. The technician also contributes as a member of the nursing unit team by performing routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, or Registered Nurse. The position is at Singing River Gulfport Hospital in Emergency Services, with a listed shift of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Management may revise duties or assign other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; hospital or healthcare experience and/or on-the-job training may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Must complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, assessment, decision-making, and customer-service skills.
• Must be able to use a computer proficiently, including keyboarding, and office technology such as telephone and fax, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends.
• Must be able to remain active for extended periods and perform the physical and sensory demands described in the posting.
• Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, maintain attention to detail, and sustain collaborative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide basic personal and restorative nursing care according to established guidelines and the plan of care.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and follow CDC infection-control guidelines and the health system’s nursing care plan.
• Perform routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, or Registered Nurse.
• Use appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills when working with patients of all ages.

What This Job Offers

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