staff - Assistant Registered Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

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

OR - Operating Room
Employment Type:

Staff
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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. Customer Service:* 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
• 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.) Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record
• 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 #A5B. Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator-Post General Surgery-Full Time-Night
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. 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.