Assistant-Nursing - CA Med/Surg Calhoun

Overview

Summary

Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.

• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

 Minimum:  Skilled and proficient in basic math, grammar and communication.

Experience

 Preferred:  One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

 Minimum:  CPR

Special Skills

 Preferred:  Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 17474 - Assistant-Nursing
Facility: BMH - Calhoun Hospital
Department: CA Med/Surg Calhoun
Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care
Type: Clinical
Work Type: PRN
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location: US:MS:Calhoun City