Certified Nursing Assistant

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Oklahoma

On-site

USD 23,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks qualified nursing support to perform routine patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with daily living, coordinate activities, and respond to patient needs in a high-demand hospital unit.

Responsibilities include documentation in EMR, assisting with admissions/discharges, and maintaining a safe unit environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

Must provide age-appropriate care and recognize changes in patient condition.
Ability to read, write, and document care accurately.
Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate with nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Performs routine patient care under RN supervision.
Assist with activities of daily living and comfort.
Coordinate daily patient care activities on unit.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers.
Respond to patient call lights and report needs to staff.
Assist with patient nutrition and hydration needs.
Document care provided in EMR and worksheets.
Maintain unit hygiene and safety; follow hospital policies.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Observation of patient condition

Interpersonal skills

Communication with team

Patient assistance with daily living

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job 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.

Department: 42006015 Pontotoc Hospital PRN Pool

Work Shift:

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.
Must be able to recognize and report changes and abnormalities in the patient's condition.
Utilizes and cares for equipment and supplies on the Nursing unit.
Basic knowledge of computers preferred
Must be able to read and write.
Must meet continuing education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department
Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, report and / or document the same.
Assumes additional duties as delegated or needed.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
Promotes harmony on the unit and with other departments.
Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.

Physical Demands