Nurse Tech II
Department:Med Surg
Full Time/PRN:PRN
Job SummaryProvides quality patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN, following physician orders and individualized care plans. Delivers nursing interventions, assists with patient monitoring, and supports restorative or supportive care using the nursing process while maintaining a safe, compassionate environment.
Minimum Qualifications- Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program
- Completed second (2nd) semester and currently in or completed third (3rd), fourth (4th) and/or fifth (5th) semester of program
- Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written communication
- BLS certification required
- Previous healthcare or clinical experience preferred
- Experience in direct patient care settings preferred
- Provide patient care by collecting, monitoring, and reporting patient information
- Assist RN/LPN with advanced patient care activities as appropriate for skill level
- Promote patient engagement by considering individual needs, values, and preferences
- Report changes in patient condition and ensure continuity of care
- Demonstrate infection prevention practices including hand hygiene and PPE use
- Recognize safety risks such as falls, skin breakdown, and injury and report to RN/LPN
- Participate in department performance improvement activities
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members
- Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and reliability
- Accept assignments and assist team members as needed
- Support a safe and compassionate environment for patients and families
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices
- Exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous materials
- Manual dexterity for patient care tasks and equipment use
- Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Skills Required
- Enrolled in ADN/BSN
- CPR certification
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
