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Assistant-Certified 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-Certified Nursing
Job ID:
43075
Job Category:
Nursing Support & Patient Care
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
Stepdown Unit
Facility:
BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
Location:
Columbus, MS
Overview
Job Summary
Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
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
Education
Minimum Required
Skill inmunicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Computer literacy.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
Proof of current certification in state of practice; CNA; BLS within 14 Days of Hire
Preferred/Desired