Nursing Assistant II - 5A MedSurg
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant II provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The position is based at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) on the 5C Med/Surg Unit and is full-time, working three 12-hour night shifts per week. The role supports patients’ hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs; provides routine treatments; and helps maintain a safe and organized patient environment. The Nursing Assistant II collects and documents patient information, communicates changes or safety concerns to the healthcare team, assists with patient transitions, and contributes to handoff reports and purposeful hourly rounding. The role also responds to calls and requests, transports items and equipment throughout the facility, and complies with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or Florida Licensed Practical Nurse licensure; or graduation from an approved school of nursing; or qualification as a 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 these trainings.
- 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 candidates with other trainings listed in the training requirements.
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 members of the healthcare team.
- 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 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 or 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.
- Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
- Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
