Certified Nursing Assistant (Full Time/7a-7p)Nursing Home-Baldwyn

Company: North Mississippi Medical Center - Tupelo
Location: Baldwyn
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Patient Care:

• Performs tasks related to routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Assists with patients 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 patients 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.

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