Nursing Assistant I - Medical Oncology

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general patient care for patients in the 7LP Medical Oncology (Stepdown) unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. This is a variable full-time position working three 12-hour day shifts. The Nursing Assistant I supports patients’ hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs; provides routine treatments; and helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment and nursing unit. The role also includes collecting and documenting patient data, communicating changes or safety concerns to the healthcare team, assisting with patient transitions, responding to calls and requests, and transporting items throughout the facility. The position requires compliance with Orlando Health policies, patient privacy and safety standards, standard precautions, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Nursing Assistant I participates in handoffs, hourly rounding, training, meetings, and assigned performance improvement activities, and provides care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.

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 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 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 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.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Support and participate in planned changes.
Participate in assigned nursing performance improvement activities.
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, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span.
Assess patient-status data and interpret information to identify age-specific patient needs.