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.

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED EquivalentLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationWORK EXPERIENCEKNOWLEDGE 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 phonePHYSICAL DEMANDSA 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. FrequentlyBenefits 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

REQUIREMENTS

No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.

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