Summary
Location
Pascagoula
Type
full-time
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About this role
Diversified Technician Position Overview DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned. Education Certification 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. Experience Reports to: Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Pascagoula Hospital | Full-Time | Mids |
2809 Denny Ave
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States
The Diversified Technician provides basic 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; the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control; and Singing River Health System Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. He/She 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.
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.
Certified in Mississippi as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past three (3) years.
Patient Care Coordinator
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. 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.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
Other facts
About Singing River Health System
Singing River offers award-winning, comprehensive care for every age and stage. As one of South Mississippi's largest employers and proudly recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers, we are committed to the highest quality standards and attracting the best talent available.
Singing River provides a seamless approach to healthcare across our three hospitals in Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula, as well as our 50+ clinics and specialty locations. We take pride in our Community Benefit and Outreach efforts, offering charitable assistance and participating in numerous educational and community improvement programs. With a team of more than 3,000 employees, we are an asset to the local economy, providing industry-best wages, benefits, and workplace culture. Through this dedication, Singing River improves the health of its community while making it a better place to live and work, and we are honored to be the caregiver of choice.
We are dedicated to improving health and saving lives, right here.
What you'll do
- The Diversified Technician provides basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs routine clerical and receptionist duties. They function as a member of the nursing unit team according to established guidelines and plans of care.
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