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

Orlando Health•Saint Cloud, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, night shift position for a Nursing Assistant II on the Multisystem / Surgical PCU at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital. The unit is a 16-bed Progressive Care Unit that cares for a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including those recovering from surgery, stroke patients, PCU-level medical and surgical conditions, and patients requiring isolation precautions. The hospital is located in St. Cloud, Florida, and has been recognized as a top employer nationally and in Florida.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience in the past five years OR completion of one of the following trainings:
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
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.