Patient Care & Unit Coordination Specialist

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator to support nursing unit operations, patient care activities, and inter-department communication. The role emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, efficient clerical tasks, and collaboration with the medical team to enhance patient experience.

The position involves coordinating daily activities, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, managing documents, and ensuring a safe, patient-centered environment within

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing unit activities efficiently.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers using EMR.
• Perform clerical duties and manage unit documents.
• Handle intake and outbound documents and communications.
• Respond to patient call lights and report requests.
• Support routine patient care under RN supervision.
• Order, stock, and replenish unit supplies and equipment.
• Assist with budget considerations in unit operations.
• Facilitate communication among patients, visitors, physicians.
• Provide friendly customer service and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain organized medical records and unit logs.
• Document care in worksheets or electronic medical record.
• Adhere to hospital policies and protect patient privacy.

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator to support nursing unit operations, patient care activities, and inter-department communication. The role emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, efficient clerical tasks, and collaboration with the medical team to enhance patient experience.

The position involves coordinating daily activities, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, managing documents, and ensuring a safe, patient-centered environment within