Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Patient Care & Vitals

FMOL Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in our Jackson, MS facility. The role focuses on personal care, daily living activities, vital signs, and ensuring comfort and safety for patients throughout their hospital stay.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with meals, transporting patients, documenting care in the EMR, and participating in unit quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit and patient room and bed to ensure patients are adequately accommodated during hospital stay; assist admission, transfer and discharge with compassion.
• Take and record patient temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake-output; document in EMR; report unusual incidents or changes to appropriate personnel.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, linen care) and provide general care (positioning, bedpan use) with compassion.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve food, and feed patients as needed; display respect for patient needs.
• Transport patients to and from designated areas; ensure hospital armband is present and interactions are compassionate and respectful.
• Answer patient call lights promptly and assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities; maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Maintain safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment by cleaning rooms/equipment and reporting problems; handle linen and supplies efficiently.
• Complete patient reports at start and end of each shift; document all care in EMR.
• Participate in unit activities to enhance quality and patient safety; utilize equipment and resources efficiently.
• Pursue continuing education and training as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FMOL Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in our Jackson, MS facility. The role focuses on personal care, daily living activities, vital signs, and ensuring comfort and safety for patients throughout their hospital stay.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with meals, transporting patients, documenting care in the EMR, and participating in unit quality and safety initiatives.