Certified Nursing Assistant- Hospice, Full Time

Company: North Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Patient Care: Performs tasks related to routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered NurseAssists 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 comfortEffectively and efficiently coordinates daily patient care activities on the nursing unitAssists 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 staffResponds to patient's call lights/requests and reports to appropriate personnel when necessaryAssists 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 mannerParticipates in identifying unit financial responsibility during budget preparationAssists with keeping unit within its budget restraintsCommunication:Facilitates unit communication including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc. and relays information as appropriateCommunicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s)Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unitCustomer 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 personEnsures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care teamDocumentation: Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical recordRegulation: Adheres to professional standards, behavioral standards, and hospital policies as set forth by the organizationComplies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statuesMaintains confidentiality by protecting personal healthcare information of all patients. recblid xshd9zre1jygplb0de7b9nf9uqkv06

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