Per Diem / PRN Nurse Assistant RN - CVU - Cardiovascular Unit - $28+ per hour
Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn
nurse RN CVU - Cardiovascular Unit Assistant for a per diem / prn
nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.Job Description &
Requirements
**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 #2232-000BBV. Posted job title: Nursing
Assistant/Unit Coordinator - Cardiovascular Services 4 SouthAbout
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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