Nursing Assistant Med Surg Oncology - Days (7a - 7p)

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides patient care activities that support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The role assists with cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment; takes and records vital signs; changes bed linen; prepares treatment trays and supplies; and supports nursing personnel with other patient care duties. The Nursing Assistant helps prepare patient rooms and beds, supports patients through admission, transfer, and discharge, and assists with activities of daily living and general care. The role measures and documents patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), reports unusual incidents and changes in patient condition, helps patients with meals, and transports patients within the hospital. The role also responds to call lights, maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe care environment, handles linens and supplies, completes shift reports, documents care, participates in unit quality and safety activities, and pursues relevant staff education and training. The stated schedule is days, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Communication skills.
Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds to accommodate patients during their hospital stay.
Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake-output as directed; document information in the EMR.
Promptly report unusual incidents, abnormal vital signs, and observed changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate personnel.
Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, linen freshening, positioning, pre- and post-operative care, and bedpan use.
Prepare patients for meals, serve food, and feed patients as needed.
Transport patients to and from designated hospital areas, ensuring they have a hospital-issued armband before transportation.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and assist with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including dressing and ambulation.
Maintain an attractive, comfortable, and safe patient environment, including room cleanliness, temperature, lighting, and patient safety.
Clean rooms and equipment; report damaged equipment and other problems; and handle linen and supplies properly.
Complete patient reports at the beginning and end of each shift.
Document all care provided in the EMR.
Participate in unit activities and programs to enhance quality, efficiency, and patient safety.
Use equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently and efficiently.
Promote the quality and efficiency of personal performance through staff education, approved continuing education, and specialized skills training.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.