CNA -NURSING CARE

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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY The Certified Nursing Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing routine patient care within an assigned unit, assisting with activities of daily living, and coordinating daily patient care activities. They are expected to communicate effectively, maintain inventory control, and adhere to professional standards, while prioritizing patient care and documenting accurately.

JOB FUNCTIONS 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

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).

Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit.

Customer Service

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.

Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Required

Licenses and Certifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.

Must be able to recognize and report changes and abnormalities in the patient’s condition.

Utilizes and cares for equipment and supplies on the Nursing unit.

Basic knowledge of computers preferred

Must be able to read and write.

Must meet continuing education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department

Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, report and / or document the same.

Assumes additional duties as delegated or needed.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

Promotes harmony on the unit and with other departments.

Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.

Physical Demands

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. Frequently

Benefits

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions

Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Medical 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
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified Nurse Assistant

Education
You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher

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