Per Diem / PRN Nurse Assistant RN - Float Resource - $41+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Float Resource Assistant for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ResourceDiscipline: RNDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: Per Diem 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.
Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Requires at least one year of recent nursing assistant experience
Requires 72-80 hours of work availability in each biweekly schedule within the identified hours of NA Resource Pool needs.
Must be competent and willing to work in two or more inpatient Units
Certification preferred but not required.
Obtains and maintains CPR certification as set forth by unit and Continuing Education.
Must meet and maintain education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department
Basic knowledge of computers preferred
Must be able to read and write
Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit
Must be able to recognize changes and abnormalities in the patient’s condition and report to appropriate staffNorth Mississippi Health Services Job ID #OA. Posted job title: Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator, Resource PoolAbout 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 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.