Intensive Care Unit, Nursing Assistant I, Part-Time Nights

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Nursing Assistant performs patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. This position is in the Intensive Care Unit at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida, and is listed as full-time with a night schedule. South Lake Hospital is an acute care medical and surgical facility serving Lake County. The role supports patient care, safety, comfort, and daily unit operations while complying with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting, unless the candidate is a graduate of an approved school of nursing or has another listed qualifying training credential.
Qualifying training or credential: Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program; Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license; graduation from an approved school of nursing; Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic training; or medical personnel licensure outside the United States.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for the listed training options.

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 other healthcare team members.
Protect patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
Follow standard precautions and wash hands between patients.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
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 patient-condition information and safety concerns 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 specified by Orlando Health and unit-specific requirements.
Receive and process 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 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, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the lifespan, using patient-status data to identify age-specific needs.
Maintain punctual and reasonably regular attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.