Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Unit at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II provides patient care on the Med Surg Unit at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The role supports patients’ personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and elimination needs; helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment; and records and communicates patient information in accordance with Orlando Health policies and guidelines. The position is part-time, scheduled for two 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility offering medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular care, general surgery, orthopedics, and women’s services.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program, or one of the listed alternatives: Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; Florida Licensed Practical Nurse licensure; graduation from an approved school of nursing; Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic training; or a medical personnel license from outside the United States.
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 or applicants with other trainings listed in the training requirements.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completion of one of 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 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 and accurately document pertinent patient information in accordance with 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 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 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 planned changes and participate in 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 lifespan growth and development principles and patients’ age-specific needs.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.