Nursing Assistant / Unit Coordinator, Med/Surg Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing routine patient care, coordinating nursing unit activities to support effective and and positive patient experience. This role engages strong organizational and communication skills to complete clerical and administrative duties, support inventory and document management, maintain accurate records, and facilitate information and communication across a range of stakeholder groups such as physicians, patients, and visitors to promote overall smooth and effective operational function.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordination:

Effectively and efficiently coordinates the activities of the nursing unit.
Assists with all admissions, discharges, transfers and changes within the unit utilizing the electronic patient tracking system and electronic medical record.

Clerical:

Performs a variety of office, secretarial and other related duties both within and in support of assigned unit.
Manages all intake and outbound documents.
Handles incoming and outgoing communications.
Effectively and efficiently answer patients’ call lights/requests and reports requests to appropriate personnel.

Patient Care:

Performs tasks related to routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assists with patient’s plan of care by providing and/or assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and comfort.
Effectively and efficiently coordinates daily patient care activities on the nursing unit.
Assists nursing staff to better facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Performs a variety of duties both within and in support of assigned unit as delegated by nursing staff.
Responds to patient’s call lights/requests and reports to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Assists patients in meeting nutritional needs, including but not limited to assisting with feeding, providing fluids and supplements.

Inventory Control:

Orders, stocks, and replenishes unit supplies and necessary equipment in a cost efficient manner.
Participates in identifying unit financial responsibility during budget preparation.
Assists with keeping unit within its budget restraints.

Communication:

Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s).
Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit.
Facilitates unit communication including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc. and relays information as appropriate.
Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s).

Customer Service:

Greets and assists all customers, physicians, patients, visitors and employees in a friendly and efficient manner.
Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team.
Welcomes visitors to the unit by greeting them, answering questions, giving directions, and referring inquiries as appropriate to nursing staff.
Answers telephone and directs calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member.
Polite and friendly in all interactions whether by phone or in person.

Reporting/Recordkeeping:

Facilitates effective communication between disciplines by providing organized medical records.
Assures timely and accurate access to pertinent patient data.
Maintains unit-specific records/reports (i.e. unit log books, staffing sheets, etc.) as assigned.

Documentation:

Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record.

Regulation:

Adheres to professional standards, behavioral standards, and hospital policies as set forth by the organization.
Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
Maintains confidentiality by protecting personal healthcare information of all patients. As it relates to Telesitter Nursing Assistance/Unit Coordinator, the following essential functions and physical demands would also apply.
The Telesitter remotely monitors patients who are a safety risk via a two-way communication system.
Telesitter is a sedentary job:
95% of the shift,.
No lifting over 5 lbs, and Push pull:
rarely, No physical interaction with patients or floor staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Licenses and Certifications
CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Work Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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
Working knowledge of office equipment (i.e. telephones, fax machines, scanners, etc.); required
Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
Knowledge of medical terminology; preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills; required
Previous nursing assistant experience preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of computers preferred
Must be able to read and write
Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit
Must be able to recognize changes and abnormalities in the patient’s condition and report to appropriate staff
Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties and report and/or document same utilizing worksheets and electronic medical record.
Assumes additional duties as delegated or needed.
Anticipates resources needed and prioritizes work assignments
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple interruptions while performing duties
Initiates and follows through with work assignments, self-motivated
Job requires frequent interactions with patients, family members, nurses, physicians, visitors, and other staff members.
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public.
Must have excellent customer service skills, both in person and by phone
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Constantly
Walking. Constantly
Sitting. Occassionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Occassionally
Balancing. Occassionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
Benefits A•vailable
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Discount Program

Other:

Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.