Nursing Assistant - NICU Level III/IV

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL Department: Neonatal Unit Level III/IV (NICU) Type: Variable Full-time (36 hours) Shift: Varies Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Our 142-bed NICU has an array of specialized services including a program dedicated to the care of micro-preemies, and neonatal transport and ECMO programs. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer is proudly home to one of the largest award-winning neonatal intensive care units in the country and is recognized as a “Best Children’s Hospital” in Neonatology by U.S. News & World Reports. Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health – Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies : Competitive Pay: Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials Free Continued Education Opportunities Nurse Certification Opportunity Benefits Start Day 1 of hire Room for growth, Just Culture & much, much more! Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, etc. Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer welcomes nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 beds in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), making Orlando Health Winnie Palmer one of the largest NICUs in the nation. We are proudly the first – and only – hospital in Florida to offer in utero surgery to repair spina bifida. Named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, our hospital also is proudly recognized as a “Best Children’s Hospitals in Neonatology” by U.S. News & World Report and has held Magnet® Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013. Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience the past five years substituted the below trainings
Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or
State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or
State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse; or
Graduate of an approved school of nursing; or
Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; or
Medical personnel licensed outside the United States Licensure/Certification
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
One (1) year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting. No experience required for graduates of an approved school of nursing, or other trainings listed in training requirements.

Responsibilities

Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs.
Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients.
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.
Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team.
Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients.
Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers and team members.
Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Orlando Health and unit specific competencies.
Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit.
Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests.
Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.

Benefits

Competitive Pay: Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials
Free Continued Education Opportunities
Nurse Certification Opportunity
Benefits Start Day 1 of hire
Room for growth, Just Culture & much, much more!
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, etc.
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.
We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

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