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Assistant-Nursing
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$33,587 / year median in Mississippi
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant-Nursing
Job ID:
41142
Job Category:
Nursing Support & Patient Care
Work Type:
PRN
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
Nursing Student Program
Facility:
BMH Calhoun Hospital
Location:
Calhoun City, MS
Overview
Job Summary
Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization ofmunication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Performs clerical responsibilities.
Maintains the patient chart.
Demonstrates goodmunication skills.
Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
Manages supplies and equipment.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Provides for patient safety.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.
Education
Minimum Required
Skilled and proficient in basic math, grammar, andmunication
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Licensure
Minimum Required
BLS within 14 days of hire.
Preferred/Desired