Nursing Assistant II

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II performs patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The position is based in the 5C Med/Surg Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center and is full-time, working three 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting, unless exempt as a graduate of an approved school of nursing or another training program listed in the posting.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program, Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification, Florida Licensed Practical Nurse licensure, graduation from an approved school of nursing, qualification as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic, or medical licensure outside the United States. One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completion of one of these trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
• Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
• 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 a patient's condition to the RN or other healthcare team members.
• Participate in handoff reports and purposeful hourly rounding of patients.
• 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 competencies.
• Maintain a clean, neat, safe, and organized nursing unit.
• 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.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance in accordance with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED