Clinical Decision Unit, Nursing Assistant I, Full-Time Nights

Orlando Health • Clermont, FL

109d

About The Position

Performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment
• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team
• Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality
• Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed
• Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines
• Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient's condition to the RN and/or other members of the healthcare team
• Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients
• Provides exceptional service and/or care to all patients, families, customers and team members
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Orlando Health and unit specific competencies
• Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit
• Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility
• May have limited access to areas storing medications
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED