Nursing Assistant II - PCU Full Time Days

Orlando Health•Sebastian, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II performs patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The role supports patients’ personal care and clinical needs, helps maintain a safe and organized environment, gathers and documents patient information, and communicates concerns to the healthcare team. The position is based at Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital, a 178-bed medical and surgical facility serving Florida’s Treasure Coast.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Complete one of the listed training or credential pathways: 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 completion of one of the listed training pathways.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting; experience is not required for graduates of an approved school of nursing or other trainings listed in the training requirements.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

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 admission, transfer, and discharge.
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 relevant information and safety concerns about patient 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.
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.
Participate in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Follow Orlando Health policies and procedures and support planned changes.
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 principles of growth and development across the lifespan and identify age-specific patient needs.