Part-time Nursing Assistant II- South Lake Hospital- PCU-Nights

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The role supports patients’ hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutrition needs; helps maintain a safe and organized environment; collects and documents patient data; and communicates patient status and safety concerns to the care team. The position also supports admissions, transfers, discharges, handoffs, hourly rounding, and unit operations while providing service to patients, families, customers, and team members.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting, unless exempt as specified for graduates of an approved school of nursing or other listed training pathways.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Qualifying training or credential: Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse; graduate of an approved school of nursing; Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or medical personnel licensed outside the United States.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for the listed training pathways.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment and nursing unit.
Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, self, and 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.
Collect and accurately document pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
Recognize and communicate patient condition information and safety concerns 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.
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.
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 according to policy, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span, and assess and interpret patient-status data to identify age-specific needs.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.