Nursing Assistant - Observation Unit at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health • Lake Mary, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II provides general patient care to patients in the Lake Mary Hospital Observation Unit under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The role supports patients’ hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs; provides routine treatments; and helps maintain a safe, clean, organized patient and nursing-unit environment. The position is pool/PRN and scheduled for day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program, or one of the listed alternative qualifications: State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse; graduation from an approved school of nursing; 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.
• 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 patient-condition information and safety concerns to the RN or 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.
• 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 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, and complete mandatory training.
• Provide appropriate age-specific care based on growth and development principles and interpret patient data to identify care requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED