Assistant-Patient Care PRN II- Observation Unit

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Southaven (MS)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southaven, Mississippi is seeking an Assistant-Patient Care PRN II to provide personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Responsibilities include performing patient care duties, ensuring safety, and participating in educational activities. Candidates must have strong communication skills and be CPR certified. This position is essential for maintaining high standards of patient care, and flexibility in tasks will be important.

Qualifications

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in English.
Skill to write legibly and record information accurately.
Minimum CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care assistance to patients under supervision.
Assist in performing procedures for patients.
Ensure patient safety during care.

Skills

Communication in English

Computer literacy

Education

Skill to write legibly and record information accurately

Job description

Overview

Assistant-Patient Care PRN II Flat

Job Code: 22003

Job Family: NURSING

Job Title: Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Provides for patient safety.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Completes assigned goals.

Experience

(No specified experience requirements.)

Education

Minimum Required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired: (None specified).

Training

Preferred/Desired: (None specified).

Special Skills

Minimum Required: Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired: (None specified).

Licensure

Minimum Required: CPR.

Preferred/Desired: (None specified).

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Functional Demands Rating

Medium

Physical Demands

Sedentary – Very light energy level: Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light – Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (e.g., empty bed, stretcher)
Medium – High energy level: Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (e.g., Patient)
Heavy – Very high energy level: Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (e.g., Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Activity Level Throughout Workday