Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Patient Care & Support

North Mississippi Health Services; Winfield (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide routine patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support coordinated patient care in an assigned unit. The role emphasizes communication, prioritization, and a caring attitude toward patients, staff, and visitors.

Ideal candidates will maintain patient safety, work with the care team, and participate in inventory control, documentation in EMR, and strict confidentiality as part of hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Performs routine patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Coordinate daily patient care activities on unit.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers.
• Respond to call lights and report to staff.
• Assist with feeding and nutritional needs.
• Document care in worksheets or EMR.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow hospital policies.

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 and efficiently 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.
• Facilitates unit communication including, but not limited to, 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.
• 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

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Customer service

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide routine patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support coordinated patient care in an assigned unit. The role emphasizes communication, prioritization, and a caring attitude toward patients, staff, and visitors.

Ideal candidates will maintain patient safety, work with the care team, and participate in inventory control, documentation in EMR, and strict confidentiality as part of hospital policy.