Nursing Assistant & Transporter, Pain Consultants

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking staff to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other medical provider, including taking vital signs and assisting with daily activities.

Responsibilities include assessing transportation needs, assisting with sign-in, greeting patients and family members, documenting interactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and guidelines in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other medical provider
• Take patients' vital signs, assist with daily activities, administer medication, attend to patient needs
• Assess the transportation needs of the patient (wheelchair, lifting assistance, etc.)
• Assist with transporting supplies and restocking

Job description

Posting 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.

Patient Care/Transport

• Assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other medical provider
• Take patients vital signs, assist with daily activities, administer medication, attend to patient needs
• Assess the transportation needs of the patient (wheelchair, lifting assistance, etc.)
• Assists patient with sign-in process
• Directs ambulatory patients/family members to appropriate location within Cancer Center Communication:
• Greets patient/family members in a courteous and helpful manner
• Effectively communicates with staff members Recordkeeping/Reports:
• Observe patients’ condition and reports any changes in condition to the Registered Nurse/medical provider for further assessment
• Documents patient interaction as needed Education:
• Maintain continuing educations requirements Stock:
• Assist with transporting supplies and restocking Regulatory:
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal procedures/guidelines/regulations