CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

North Mississippi Health Services; Baldwyn (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine patient care on an assigned unit under supervision, support activities of daily living, and help coordinate daily care. You will maintain effective communication, manage unit supplies, and document care accurately in the electronic medical record.

The role emphasizes patient-first care, adherence to professional standards, and collaboration with the nursing team to ensure safe, clean, and welcoming

Qualifications

• CNA certification or equivalent as required by state.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Proficient documentation in patient records and care worksheets.
• Ability to manage unit inventory and assist with supply needs.
• Commitment to professional standards and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care under RN supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living (hygiene, mobility, comfort).
• Coordinates daily patient care activities on the unit.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Responds to call lights and patient requests; reports needs.
• Assists with feeding and nutritional needs.
• Documents care provided in EMR.

Skills

Patient care

ADL assistance

Communication

Inventory management

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing routine patient care within an assigned unit, assisting with activities of daily living, and coordinating daily patient care activities. They are expected to communicate effectively, maintain inventory control, and adhere to professional standards, while prioritizing patient care and documenting accurately.

Job Functions

Patient Care

• Performs tasks related to routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.


• Assists with patient’s plan of care by providing and/or assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and comfort.


• Effectively and efficiently coordinates daily patient care activities on the nursing unit.


• Assists nursing staff to better facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.


• Performs a variety of duties both within and in support of assigned unit as delegated by nursing staff.


• Responds to patient’s call lights/requests and reports to appropriate personnel when necessary.


• Assists patients in meeting nutritional needs, including but not limited to assisting with feeding, providing fluids and supplements.

Inventory Control

• Orders, stocks, and replenishes unit supplies and necessary equipment in a cost-efficient manner.


• Participates in identifying unit financial responsibility during budget preparation.


• Assists with keeping unit within its budget restraints.

Communication

• Facilitates unit communication including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc. and relays information as appropriate.


• Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s).


• Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit.

Customer Service

• Welcomes visitors to the unit by greeting them, answering questions, giving directions, and referring inquiries as appropriate to nursing staff.


• Answers telephone and directs calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member.


• Polite and friendly in all interactions whether by phone or in person.


• Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team.

Documentation

• Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record.

Regulation

• Adheres to professional standards, behavioral standards, and hospital policies as set forth by the organization.


• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.


• Maintains confidentiality by protecting personal healthcare information of all patients.