Nursing Assistant I, ORMC (3x12 Nights)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Schedule: Full-time Nights 3x12s, shift may vary Top Reasons to Work at Orlando Health: National Recognition: Nationally ranked in #1 Adult Specialty and# 4 Children's Specialties. Regionally ranked #7 in Florida, #2 in Orlando, and #3 in Florida for Children's Specialties. Forbes Recognition: Named one of America's Best-In-State Employers, offering a comprehensive benefits package that highlights our commitment to employee growth and well-being. Comprehensive Benefits: Benefits from day one, including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, and more. Culture: A positive work environment where every team member is respected, supported, and valued! About Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC): With over 100 years of service, ORMC is a cornerstone of advanced surgical, medical, rehabilitative, and emergency care in Central Florida. As the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, we are dedicated to addressing the community's growing healthcare needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
None

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.
Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.
Completes all mandatory training.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span.
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs