Nursing Assistant II, Cardiac PCU, Days - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital - Wesley Chapel, FL

Orlando Health•Wesley Chapel, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II performs general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. This role is in the Cardiac PCU at FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and is a variable full-time day-shift position. The hospital is a five-story, 380,000-square-foot, multi-specialty facility designed to serve Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. It opens with 102 beds, expandable to 300, and includes nine operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities. Services include cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and other specialties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse qualification; or current nursing student status with one semester of clinical rotation completed; or graduation from an approved school of nursing; or qualification as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or medical personnel licensure outside the United States.
Maintains 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.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for the specified training requirement, in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section.

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 patient-condition information and safety concerns to the RN and 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.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Support and participate in planned changes and 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 according to policy, and complete mandatory training.
Apply knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care based on growth and development throughout the lifespan.
Assess patient-status data and interpret information needed to identify age-specific patient requirements.