Nursing Assistant II, Surgical - Bayfront Hospital
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant II performs patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The role supports patients with personal care and routine needs, helps maintain a safe and organized care environment, and communicates relevant patient information and safety concerns to the RN and other members of the healthcare team. The Nursing Assistant II also contributes to patient handoffs, hourly rounding, unit operations, and nursing performance improvement activities while following Orlando Health policies and applicable 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; qualification as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or healthcare licensure outside the United States.
- Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification, maintained.
- 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 stated training requirement, in addition to the experience 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 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 patient condition to the RN and other healthcare team members.
- Participate in handoff reports and purposeful hourly patient 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 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 regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Support and participate in planned changes and assigned nursing performance improvement activities.
- 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.
- Apply knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span and age-specific patient needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
