Nurse Technician - 2W | Part Time | Days

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamentals of nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse staff.
• Perform duties reflecting the semester completed within the NLN.
• Adhere to Singing River Health System procedures, policies, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• 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 levels:
  • 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
• 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 possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer, including MS Outlook and Word.
• Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Skills

• Superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships.
• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.

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., using a computer keyboard).
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity and ability to adjust focus (e.g., shifting gaze from a computer monitor to printed material).
• Ability to be active for extended periods without undue fatigue.
• Must be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes according to hospital needs (off days, shifts, or weekends).

Mental Demands

• Keen mental faculties, assessment, and decision-making abilities.
• Emotional stability to handle high-stress levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations.

Schedule

Shift: 7am - 7pm

Location

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital