Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator-Pulmonary Stepdown-Variable Shifts Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description
Job Description

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, electronic medical record, and cardiac monitoring system.

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, monitor assignments etc.) as assigned

Documentation:

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

Monitor Interpretation:

Responsible for monitoring patient heart rates and rhythms.
Must be able to observe and analyze irregular patterns/changes in patient heart rate/rhythm and report it to appropriate staff
Must be able to monitor multiple patients simultaneously utilizing monitoring equipment
Responsible for recognizing when equipment needs professional maintenance or attention from nursing staff
May be responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitoring equipment (replacing batteries, cleaning leads, etc.)

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.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent; required
Certification preferred but not required.
Obtains and maintains CPR certification as set forth by unit and Continuing Education.
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
Completes rhythm interpretation courses as required by unit and Continuing Education Department.
Working knowledge of office equipment (i.e. telephones, fax machines, scanners, computers etc.); required
Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills required
Knowledge of medical terminology and rhythm interpretation preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills required 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.