Nursing Assistant II, Surgical - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

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 supports patients with daily care needs, routine treatments, safety, admission and discharge processes, and accurate documentation while contributing to a clean, organized care environment. The Nursing Assistant communicates relevant patient information and safety concerns to the healthcare team, participates in handoff reports and purposeful hourly rounding, and provides service to patients, families, customers, and team members. The role also involves receiving and processing calls and requests, transporting and delivering items and specified clinical supplies throughout the facility, attending required meetings and training, and following Orlando Health policies and applicable patient rights, privacy, safety, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of one of the following: a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse qualification; one semester of clinical rotation as a current nursing student; graduation from an approved school of nursing; service as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or medical personnel licensed outside the United States.
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.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
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.
Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, oneself, 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 a patient's condition to the RN and/or other healthcare team members.
Participate in handoff reports and purposeful hourly patient rounding.
Provide exceptional service and/or care to patients, families, customers, and team members.
Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined 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.
Support and participate in planned changes.
Participate in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
Use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development principles across the life span.
Assess data reflecting patient status and interpret information needed to identify age-specific patient requirements.
Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.