Nursing Assistant I, Surgical - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfront Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I performs general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The role provides support with patients’ daily care and comfort, contributes to a safe and organized care environment, documents patient information, and communicates relevant observations and safety concerns to the healthcare team. The position is part-time, on days, in the Surgical department at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment and nursing unit.
Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, self, and other healthcare team members.
Protect patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
Follow standard precautions and wash hands between patients.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Obtain data and accurately document pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
Recognize and communicate relevant patient-condition information and safety concerns to the RN or other healthcare team members.
Participate in handoff reports and purposeful hourly patient rounding.
Provide service and care to patients, families, customers, and team members.
Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined by Orlando Health and unit-specific competencies.
Receive and process phone calls, patient call lights, and guest requests.
Transport and deliver items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Support and participate in planned changes and nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span, and assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.