Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Support

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide routine patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and coordinate care on the unit. The role supports admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining inventory control and a safe environment.

Key responsibilities include documenting care, communicating with the interdisciplinary team, and delivering courteous patient and family interactions.

Qualifications

• Must meet and maintain education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department.
• Basic knowledge of computers preferred.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to recognize changes and abnormalities in the patient's condition and report to appropriate staff.
• 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 personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and comfort.
• Effectively coordinates daily patient care activities on the nursing unit.
• Assists nursing staff to 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 assisting with feeding and fluids.
• Orders, stocks, and replenishes unit supplies and necessary equipment in a cost-efficient manner.
• Facilitates unit communication and coordinates information among the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritize patient care

Reading and writing

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide routine patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and coordinate care on the unit. The role supports admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining inventory control and a safe environment.

Key responsibilities include documenting care, communicating with the interdisciplinary team, and delivering courteous patient and family interactions.