Diversified Tech | Part-Time | PCU | Days

Job Description

The Diversified Technician provides basic nursing 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; the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control; and Singing River Health System Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.

Functions 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.

About the Role

Provides basic nursing care (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; the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control; and Singing River Health System Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.

Works 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care (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; the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control; and Singing River Health System Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.
• Functions 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.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program preferred.
• Hospital / healthcare experience and/or on the job training may be accepted in lieu of formal education.

Qualifications

• Certified in Mississippi as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience working in an Emergency Department preferred.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shifts are typically day shifts.