Per Diem / PRN Nurse Assistant RN - Float Resource - $41+ per hour

Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Float Resource Assistant for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Resource
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem
  **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.
  
  **Requirements:**
  
  * High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  * Requires at least one year of recent nursing assistant experience
  * Requires--72-80 hours of work availability in each biweekly schedule within the identified hours of NA Resource Pool needs.
  * Must be competent and willing to work in two or more inpatient Units
  * Certification preferred but not required.
  * Obtains and maintains CPR certification as set forth by unit and Continuing Education.
  * Must meet and maintain education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department
  * 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 staffNorth Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-0009OA. Posted job title: Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator, Resource PoolAbout North Mississippi Health ServicesAt 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.

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