What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem / PRN Nurse Assistant RN - Radiology - $28+ per hour position at North Mississippi Health Services?
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Radiology Assistant for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Radiology
- Discipline : RN
- Duration : Ongoing
- Employment Type : Per Diem
- 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 :
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BN8. Posted job title : Nursing Assistant And Unit Coordinator- Radiology, Prn
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.
Salary : $28
