Nursing Assistant II-Surgical Unit-Nights-Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II performs patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. This role is part of the opening team for Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Lakeland, Florida. The position is on the night shift. Previous or current hospital experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet one of the listed training pathways: completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program; graduation from an approved school of nursing; training as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or qualifying medical personnel licensure outside the United States.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completion of one of the listed training pathways.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting, except that experience is not required for graduates of an approved school of nursing or applicants with another training qualification listed in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Previous or current hospital experience is highly preferred.

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 applicable 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 the organization 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 applicable policies and standards.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures, support and participate in planned changes, and 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, and complete mandatory training.
Apply knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span and patients' age-specific needs.