staff - Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $26+ per hour
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North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Assistant for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

**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.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BK6. Posted job title: Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator-Med/Surg-Variable Shift

About North Mississippi Health Services

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.