Nursing Assistant II - Multisystem / Surgical PCU (part-time, nights)

Orlando Health•St. Cloud, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 16-bed Multisystem/Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) that provides care for a diverse population of patients with varying levels of acuity. The unit manages patients requiring close monitoring and specialized nursing care, including those recovering from surgical procedures, patients with stroke, PCU-level medical and surgical conditions, and individuals requiring isolation precautions. Nurses on this unit develop expertise in caring for complex patients, performing frequent assessments, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and managing a wide range of medical and surgical diagnoses. Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is a 92-bed acute-care community hospital offering comprehensive emergency, inpatient and outpatient care. It has been recognized as an outstanding employer in the healthcare industry on a national level, receiving Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award multiple years in a row.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience the past five years substituted the below trainings
Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or
State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or
State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse; or
Graduate of an approved school of nursing; or
Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; or
Medical personnel licensed outside the United States
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant experience preferred but not required

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.