Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity?Here at Bolivar Medical Center, we value our employees and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patient’s health and wellness. We offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve.

Multiple offers to choose from which includes a 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 HealthMulti-facet wellness programEmployee Assistance ProgramTelemedicine programEducation AssistanceCareer DevelopmentEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)

If you are qualified and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you Below is our job description and minimum requirements to apply.

Job Summary

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodationPerforms all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errorsInteracts professionally with residents/families; treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their familiesEffectively and appropriately communicate with residents, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomesAssists with resident admissions, discharges and transportation to various departments for ordered tests/procedures, as neededPerform an appropriate assessment on all residents as related to the care requested and provided and reassessments as per policyProvides care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the resident within the scope of practice for a certified nursing assistantProvides general nursing assistant care such as positioning patients, turning, moving or repositioning residents, as necessary, for comfort or medical care, applying/ utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode, and ambulating patientsPerforms basic medical tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake- outputAnswers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds of assigned residentsProvides morning care which may include bed bath, shower, whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the shiftProvides evening care which includes hands/ face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, refreshing linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room, and other general care as neededPrepares patients for meals, serves, and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients as necessaryObserves residents mental and physical conditions, and complaints of pain, reports any changes to supervising nursing staffAdequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident and family regarding pain managementMakes rounds with outgoing shift; knows whereabouts of assigned residentsMakes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good conditionMaintains accurate and continued documentation including resident histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes. Documentation meets current standards and policies.Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errorsMaintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the resident and their clinical conditionApplies principles of sterile techniques and infection control proceduresAssists in orientation and training of new staff/students as necessaryKeeps current with principles and practices, regulations, and standards that apply to healthcarePerforms other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice

Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity?Here at Bolivar Medical Center, we value our employees and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patient’s health and wellness. We offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve.

Multiple offers to choose from which includes a 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 HealthMulti-facet wellness programEmployee Assistance ProgramTelemedicine programEducation AssistanceCareer DevelopmentEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)

If you are qualified and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you Below is our job description and minimum requirements to apply.

Job Summary

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodationPerforms all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errorsInteracts professionally with residents/families; treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their familiesEffectively and appropriately communicate with residents, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomesAssists with resident admissions, discharges and transportation to various departments for ordered tests/procedures, as neededPerform an appropriate assessment on all residents as related to the care requested and provided and reassessments as per policyProvides care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the resident within the scope of practice for a certified nursing assistantProvides general nursing assistant care such as positioning patients, turning, moving or repositioning residents, as necessary, for comfort or medical care, applying/ utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode, and ambulating patientsPerforms basic medical tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake- outputAnswers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds of assigned residentsProvides morning care which may include bed bath, shower, whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the shiftProvides evening care which includes hands/ face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, refreshing linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room, and other general care as neededPrepares patients for meals, serves, and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients as necessaryObserves residents mental and physical conditions, and complaints of pain, reports any changes to supervising nursing staffAdequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident and family regarding pain managementMakes rounds with outgoing shift; knows whereabouts of assigned residentsMakes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good conditionMaintains accurate and continued documentation including resident histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes. Documentation meets current standards and policies.Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errorsMaintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the resident and their clinical conditionApplies principles of sterile techniques and infection control proceduresAssists in orientation and training of new staff/students as necessaryKeeps current with principles and practices, regulations, and standards that apply to healthcarePerforms other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice

Education

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent, is required.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in State of Mississippi for Long Term Care FacilitiesAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification,required within 90 days of hire or transferBlood Glucose Monitoring Training Program Certification,requiredwithin 90 days of hire or transfer.

Experience

Minimum of twelve months’ experience in a medical surgical inpatient setting (hospital) within the last thirty-six months, preferred

Required Skills

Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of workAble to maintain a high awareness of teamworkFocused on prioritizing the resident’s experience, maintaining a high awareness of satisfactionPossesses a genuine interest and concern for geriatric / disabled personsMeticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, while demonstrating proficient time management skillsAble to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmlyFocused, patient and calm, performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and able to take appropriate actionMust be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverageBasic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systemsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervisionExcellent written, verbal and communication skillsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting resident or employee safety or security. Additional languages preferred

Education

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent, is required.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in State of Mississippi for Long Term Care FacilitiesAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification,required within 90 days of hire or transferBlood Glucose Monitoring Training Program Certification,requiredwithin 90 days of hire or transfer.

Experience

Minimum of twelve months’ experience in a medical surgical inpatient setting (hospital) within the last thirty-six months, preferred

Required Skills

Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of workAble to maintain a high awareness of teamworkFocused on prioritizing the resident’s experience, maintaining a high awareness of satisfactionPossesses a genuine interest and concern for geriatric / disabled personsMeticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, while demonstrating proficient time management skillsAble to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmlyFocused, patient and calm, performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and able to take appropriate actionMust be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverageBasic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systemsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervisionExcellent written, verbal and communication skillsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting resident or employee safety or security. Additional languages preferred