North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
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.
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID. Posted job title: Nursing Assistant, Ft, Nights, Nursing Services, Nmmc Pontotoc
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.
