Nursing Assistant & Unit Coordinator - Patient Care & Ops

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator to support nursing unit operations and patient care. The role emphasizes coordination, clerical duties, inventory management, and effective communication with physicians, patients, and visitors to ensure a smooth workflow.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions/discharges/transfers, maintaining records, and responding to patient call lights while coordinating with the nursing staff to support daily care

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to perform clerical and administrative duties.
• Proficiency with electronic patient tracking systems and the EMR.
• Assist with activities of daily living as part of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing unit activities effectively and efficiently.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and changes using the EMR.
• Perform clerical and office duties to support the unit.
• Manage intake and outbound documents and communications.
• Respond to patients' call lights and requests and relay to staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clerical duties

Inventory management

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator to support nursing unit operations and patient care. The role emphasizes coordination, clerical duties, inventory management, and effective communication with physicians, patients, and visitors to ensure a smooth workflow.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions/discharges/transfers, maintaining records, and responding to patient call lights while coordinating with the nursing staff to support daily care