Nurse Technician - MICU | Full Time | Days

About the Role

The Nurse Technician provides fundamentals of 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 staff. Duties reflect the semester completed within the NLN. All performed duties must align with Singing River Health System procedures, policies, accreditation standards, and governing guidance for healthcare employees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care fundamentals under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform duties in accordance with the semester completed in an NLN-accredited nursing program.
• Adhere to Singing River Health System’s procedures, policies, and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
• Provide updated transcripts to Human Resources upon completion of each semester.
• 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.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Must complete de-escalation training by the end of orientation (90 days).

Skills

• Superior communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in computer use, including MS Outlook and Word, and office technology (keyboard, telephone, fax).
• Ability to apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills across all patient age groups.
• Emotional stability to handle high-stress situations and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing schedules as needed.

Physical Demands

• Moderately active work involving sitting, moving about the facility, and occasional travel within the SRHS service area.
• Frequent exertion of negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body.
• Exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues, with potential infectious disease hazards.
• Repetitive motions, such as wrist, hand, and finger movements while using a computer keyboard.
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Close visual acuity to shift focus between a computer monitor and printed materials.
• Capability to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue.
• Flexibility to work assigned schedules, including off days, shifts, or weekends as needed.

Mental Demands

• Keen mental faculties for assessment and decision-making.
• Strong communication and enunciation skills for in-person and telephone interactions.
• Emotional stability to manage high-stress environments.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.

Schedule

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Location

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital