NURSING ASSISTANT & TRANSPORTER

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Nursing Assistant / Transporter to support patient care and transport duties in the clinic. The role involves routine nurse aide tasks, documenting vital information, and assisting with patient comfort under nurse supervision.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma (or GED) and may hold CNA certification. A Mississippi driver’s license with a clean record is required for daily patient transport.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification not required but preferred.
• Must have valid Mississippi Driver's License with approved driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nurse aide procedures under nurse supervision and assist patients.
• Transport patients daily and document relevant information in medical records and MIS system.
• Maintain continuing education requirements and CNA certification as applicable.
• Adhere to NMHS/NMMC policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Nursing assistance

Patient transport

Communication skills

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Project Search Graduate

Tools

Mississippi Driver's License

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 17006480 Pain Consultants Work Shift: N/A

Job Description: The Nursing Assistant / Transporter at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing routine nurse aid procedures and tasks related to patient care at the clinic under nurse supervision. Additionally, the role involves assessing transportation needs, transporting patients, and documenting relevant information in the patients' medical records and MIS system.

Patient Care

• Performs routine nurse aid procedures and tasks related to patient care at the clinic under the supervision of a nurse.
• Assess the transportation needs of the patient.
• Performs duties assigned to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Must be service oriented, required.

Communication

• Greets patient in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Effectively communicates with staff members.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Reflect a positive image to all customers, patients, staff, physicians and the general public.

Documentation

• Documents in the patients’ medical record (attendance) and MIS system as appropriate for position (Vital signs, weights, meals).

Education

• Maintain continuing education requirements.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, preferred.

Transport

• Transport patients, daily.
• Must have valid Mississippi Driver’s License with approved driving record per NMHS’ Driving Policy.

Regulatory

• Adheres to the NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable local/state/federal procedures/guidelines/regulations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe operations of vehicle and determined best route for picking up/delivering patients efficiently and safely
• Knowledge of how to physically assist all passengers on and off the vehicle
• Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care adults/geriatric patients
• Must be able to read and write
• Utilizes and cares for equipment at the clinic and on van
• Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, and determine best transportation route
• Assumes additional duties as delegated or needed
• Performs essential functions with minimal supervision
• Understand patient rights, confidentiality, organization ethics and adheres to these standards at all times
• Promotes harmony at clinic and with other departments
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
• Treat everyone with respect, dignity and compassion
• Must reflect a positive, caring, courteous and helpful attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Physical Demands

• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Constantly
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $15.83 - $23.74 Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (MS) - MS Nurse Aide Registry

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.