Patient Care Associate | Surgical Nursing | Days

About the role

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.

Location: Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care (personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined guidelines and a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or LPN.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN.
• Utilize CDC Guidelines for Infection Control and the Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.
• Ensure all performed duties are in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; successful completion of a Nurse Assistant/Aide program preferred.
• License: N/A.
• Certification: Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health preferred (CNA Certification required upon hire for SNF unit; apprentices transferring to SNF allowed 120 days to schedule skills exam, otherwise removed from SNF unit).
• 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) and maintain appropriate level of de‑escalation training.
• Experience: Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required.
• Physical demands: Moderately active work involving sitting with frequent movement about the office/facility, travel to other facilities within SRHS service area; negligible force to lift/carry/push/pull objects including the human body; many physical motions; exposure to body fluids, sputum, tissues (infectious disease hazard); repetitive wrist/hand/finger motions using standard office equipment; ability to perceive normal speech sounds and make fine sound discriminations; close visual acuity and ability to shift focus between monitor and printed material; ability to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue.
• Mental demands: Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision‑making; superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills; strong written and verbal communication; emotional stability for high stress; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; attention to detail and multi‑tasking in complex situations; ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Skills

• Superior