Nurse Tech Asst Med Surg - Days

Bolivar Medical Center • Cleveland, MS

391d

About The Position

The Nurse Tech Assistant in the Med Surg department at Bolivar Medical Center is responsible for providing basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients while assisting in maintaining a safe and clean environment. This role involves working under the supervision of a registered nurse and requires effective communication and patient interaction skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Blood Glucose Monitoring Training Program certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work.
• Ability to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to perform well under pressure.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient time management skills.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic medical tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, and intake-output.
• Answers patients call lights, anticipates patient needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients.
• Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures.
• Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the scope of practice for a certified nursing assistant/nursing assistant.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Provides morning and evening care, including bed baths, oral hygiene, and changing bed linens.
• Provides general nursing assistant care such as positioning, lifting, and turning patients.
• Prepares patients for meals, serves and removes food trays, and assists with feeding if necessary.
• Knowledgeable of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.
• Documents patient care in accordance with current standards and policies.
• Communicates clearly with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
• Observes and reports changes in patients' mental and physical conditions to supervising RN.
• Interacts professionally with patients and families, addressing their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs.

Benefits

• PPO, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, PTO, 401K, Perkspot (discount program), and Voluntary Benefits (legal, critical illness, accident insurance, permanent life insurance, hospital indemnity, auto insurance, home insurance, identity theft coverage, and pet insurance).
• Quantum Health.
• Multi-facet wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Telemedicine program.
• Education Assistance.
• Career Development.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED