Nursing Support Assistant

About the role

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up and scheduling of appointments for patients, updating appointment calendar and patient schedules as needed; input nursing activities into patient schedules
• Keep portable files up-to-date
• Answer the Nursing station phone; receive and transcribe phone messages
• Notify family members of new orders, appointments, etc.
• Set up and break down medical charts at admit/discharge; file forms in chart and assist with maintaining chart order
• Assist with taking and documenting vitals; schedule diagnostic testing for labs and imaging
• Handle all medical records requests and request medical records from other facilities; reorder patient prescriptions and pick up medications when needed
• Assist nursing staff as needed with patient care needs, including response to call bells; assist with therapeutic pass forms for weekend passes
• Update daily report forms and medical meeting forms
• Keep nursing stations organized; maintain inventory and order nursing supplies and equipment
• Assist with 1:1 charge sheet completion; make copies of forms, fax information, and communicate information to charge nurse and Director of Nursing
• Assist Administration Team as needed when directed by Administrator/PD
• Review and/or set up admission packets for completeness
• Prepare for medical meetings - gather all paperwork as needed for Medical Director, including vital signs, medication lists, all lab work, and other paperwork to be signed
• Assist nurses with medication pass as needed after completing medication training
• Maintain patient confidentiality and treat all persons with respect

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Experience with Windows-based computer systems preferred
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if driving on the behalf of the company or providing transportation to individuals receiving services
• Other training as required by state such as CPR, First Aid, Behavioral Intervention Techniques, and QMRP/QIDP designation; licensure as required by state

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Pay

$20.58 per hour