Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care

LE116 Marion Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to support patient care on an inpatient unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, participate in admissions/discharges, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Requires a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification. Basic computer skills and strong written/spoken communication are essential, as is a caring attitude toward patients and staff. Shift-based hospital role emphasizing teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must meet and maintain education requirements upon hire.
• Basic knowledge of computers preferred.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, both in person and by phone.

Responsibilities

• 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 coordinates daily patient care activities on the nursing unit.
• Assists nursing staff to better facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Facilitates unit communication including telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc.
• Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s).
• Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit.
• 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.
• Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record.
• 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to support patient care on an inpatient unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, participate in admissions/discharges, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Requires a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification. Basic computer skills and strong written/spoken communication are essential, as is a caring attitude toward patients and staff. Shift-based hospital role emphasizing teamwork.