Nursing Assistant & Transporter

## NURSING ASSISTANT & TRANSPORTER Apply:
Tupelo - North MS Medical Center:
Part time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
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GIZWe believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates'  True North  is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
** Department:
** Pain Consultants
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* Work Shift:

** N/A
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* Job Description:

** The Nursing Assistant / Transporter at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing routine nurse aid procedures and tasks related to patient care at the clinic under nurse supervision. Additionally, the role involves assessing transportation needs, transporting patients, and documenting relevant information in the patients' medical records and MIS system.

JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care:
• Performs routine nurse aid procedures and tasks related to patient care at the clinic under the supervision of a nurse.
• Assess the transportation needs of the patient.
• Performs duties assigned to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Must be service oriented, required.

Communication:
• Greets patient in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Effectively communicates with staff members.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Reflect a positive image to all customers, patients, staff, physicians and the general public.

Documentation:
• Documents in the patients’ medical record (attendance) and MIS system as appropriate for position (Vital signs, weights, meals).

Education:

• Maintain continuing education requirements.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, preferred.

Transport:
• Transport patients, daily.
• Must have valid Mississippi Driver’s License with approved driving record per NMHS’ Driving Policy.

Regulatory:
• Adheres to the NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable local/state/federal procedures/guidelines/regulations.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe operations of vehicle and determined best route for picking up/delivering patients efficiently and safely
• Knowledge of how to physically assist all passengers on and off the vehicle
• Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care adults/geriatric patients
• Must be able to read and write
• Utilizes and cares for equipment at the clinic and on van
• Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, and determine best transportation route
• Assumes additional duties as delegated or needed
• Performs essential functions with minimal supervision
• Understand patient rights, confidentiality, organization ethics and adheres to these standards at all times
• Promotes harmony at clinic and with other departments
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
• Treat everyone with respect, dignity and compassion
• Must reflect a positive, caring, courteous and helpful attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Physical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Constantly
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
** Salary Range:**$15.83 - $23.74##
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* Education:

** High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required
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* Certifications:

** Certified Nursing Assistant (MS) - MS Nurse Aide Registry