CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

North Mississippi Health Services; Baldwyn (MS); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, communicate with the care team, and document care using the EMR system.

The role focuses on compassionate patient support, accurate documentation, and maintaining a safe, clean environment while delivering high-quality care in a hospital setting.

Formación

• Experience providing routine patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Capable of documenting care accurately in the medical record.
• Follows hospital policies and safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Performs routine patient care tasks in an assigned unit under RN supervision.
• Aids with activities of daily living and mobility for patients.
• Coordinates daily patient care activities with the nursing team.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Responds to patient call lights and requests promptly.
• Supports nutrition needs and hydration for patients.

Conocimientos

Patient Care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Descripción del empleo

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

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.