Nursing Assistant & Unit Coordinator: Patient Care & Ops

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Medical Benefits

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator to provide routine patient care and coordinate nursing unit activities. The role involves clerical duties, inventory management, and ensuring accurate records while facilitating information flow among physicians, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges/transfers, patient care activities under RN supervision, and effective communication across the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Working knowledge of computers and software programs required.
• Must meet and maintain education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care within an assigned unit under RN supervision.
• Coordinate daily nursing unit activities to support patient experience.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers and changes within the unit using the EMR.
• Manage intake and outbound documents and handle communications.
• Respond to patients' call lights and requests and relay to relevant staff.
• Assist with feeding, fluids, and nutritional needs.
• Order, stock, and replenish unit supplies and equipment.
• Maintain organized medical records and unit reports.
• Document care using worksheets and the EMR.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Follow hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator to provide routine patient care and coordinate nursing unit activities. The role involves clerical duties, inventory management, and ensuring accurate records while facilitating information flow among physicians, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges/transfers, patient care activities under RN supervision, and effective communication across the care team.