Nurse Tech | Part-Time | Emergency Department

About the Role

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. All performed duties must be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organizations, and governing guidance and publications for healthcare employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and restorative care to patients under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse staff.
• Perform duties in alignment with the semester completed within the NLN-accredited nursing program.
• Adhere to Singing River Health System procedures, policies, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Education

• Must be currently enrolled in an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
• At the completion of each semester, the Nurse Tech is required to provide a new transcript to Human Resources.
• Classification based on program progression:
  • 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.

Certifications

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

Physical Demands

• Moderately active work involving sitting, moving about the office and facility, and traveling within the SRHS service area.
• Exerting negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body.
• Exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers (e.g., operating a computer keyboard).
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Close visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus between a computer monitor and printed material.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue.
• Flexibility to work assigned schedules, including off days, shifts, or weekends as needed by the hospital.

Mental Demands

• Keen mental faculties, assessment, and decision-making abilities.
• Superior communication and enunciation skills for in-person and telephone interactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional stability to handle high-stress levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask in complex situations.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain collaborative working relationships.

Special Demands

• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use computers, MS Outlook, Word, and other office technology.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Schedule

Shift varies. Must be able to work assigned schedules, with the understanding that changes may be made according to the needs of the hospital, including off days, shifts, or weekends.