staff - Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $28+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Assistant for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff
  
  

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 #2232-000ASR. Posted job title: Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator-Post General Surgery-Variable Shifts

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.