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Choctaw Regional; Ackerman (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Regional in Ackerman, MS is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant to provide baseline nursing care under physician and nursing orders. You will support patients across ages and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure safe, dignified care.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, admissions and transfers, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. CPR certification is required or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved Nurse Assistant Certification Course.
• Current Nurse Aide Certification.
• CPR certification or must obtain within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and mobility.
• Monitors and records vital signs; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Performs scope of practice under supervision and adheres to physician orders.
• Pre- and post-operative care assistance and admissions/discharges as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient environment and observes safety protocols.
• Demonstrates effective communication and treats patients with dignity and respect.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

CPR certified

Education

Nurse Assistant Certification

Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

General Summary:

This position assists the nursing staff in rendering basic nursing care to assigned patients. The incumbent provides direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders. Provides patient care/services for all stages of the lifespan including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates commitment to philosophies, goals, standards of care, standards of personal conduct and behavior.
• Provides personal care such as bathing, linen changes, mouth care, skin care and other related activities.
• Ensures routine treatments/procedures and vital signs are completed and recorded.
• Completes procedures for admissions, transfers, discharges, expirations, and pre and post operative care.
• Demonstrates proper technique when turning and positioning, transferring and ambulating patients.
• Assists with nutritional needs by preparing patients for meals, assisting/feeding, distributing snacks and recording intake and output.
• Assists with elimination needs by offering bedpans/urinals, keeping incontinent patients clean and dry and battery of tests/specimens as ordered.
• Aide in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Helps maintain patient safety by keeping side-rails up, call bells in reach and providing other safety practices as indicated.
• Assures that patient beds are labeled, and patient identifications bands are in place.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to treat patients/others with dignity and respect.
• Assumes responsibility for staying informed about updates and changes to policies by attendance at staff meetings.
• Provides patient safety, hygiene, and personal care regarding age-specific needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of approved Nurse Assistant Certification Course.
• Current Nurse Aide Certification.
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or must obtain within three (3) months of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger, and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling.
• Light work – lifting 20 lbs. maximum.
• Medium work – lifting 50 lbs. maximum.
• Heavy work – lifting 100 lbs. maximum.
• Clean, well lit, and comfortable climate.
• Potential exposure to contamination with blood or bodily fluids, requiring wearing protective equipment.