Nursing Assistant II, Cardiac PCU, Days - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital - Wesley Chapel, FL

Florida Medical Clinic•Wesley Chapel, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II provides general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Cardiac PCU at Wiregrass Ranch Hospital in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The role supports patients with daily care needs, routine treatments, safety, mobility, documentation, and communication with the healthcare team. It also helps maintain an organized nursing unit and contributes to patient and family service.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program, or Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or Florida Licensed Practical Nurse licensure, or current nursing student status with one semester of clinical rotation completed, or graduation from an approved school of nursing, or qualification as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic, or medical personnel licensure outside the United States.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting; no experience is required for graduates of an approved school of nursing.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for the specified training requirement, in addition to the experience requirements.

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.
Collect 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.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Support and participate in planned changes and 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, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the lifespan and interpret patient status data in relation to age-specific needs.