Nursing Assistant I, Full-Time/Nightshift (Cardiac Intervention Unit)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

21h

About The Position

Performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The position is full-time, night shift, in the Cardiac Intervention Unit. The role supports patients’ hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs; provides routine treatments; and helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient and nursing-unit environment. The Nursing Assistant I also records vital signs and intake and output, documents pertinent patient information, and communicates patient-condition information and safety concerns to the RN or other healthcare-team members. The role includes assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; participating in handoff reports and hourly rounding; responding to calls and requests; and transporting items and equipment throughout the facility. The employee is expected to follow Orlando Health policies, patient-rights and confidentiality requirements, standard precautions, and applicable regulatory standards, and to complete required training and competency activities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
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.
Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
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 information and safety concerns about a patient’s condition to the RN or other healthcare-team members.
Participate in handoff reports and purposeful hourly patient rounding.
Provide exceptional service and care to patients, families, customers, and team members.
Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined by Orlando Health and unit-specific competencies.
Maintain a clean, neat, safe, and organized nursing unit.
Receive and process incoming 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.
Participate in 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 according to policy; complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development over the life span, and assess and interpret patient-status data to identify age-specific care requirements.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.