Nursing Assistant - Bariatric Unit - ORMC - Night Shift

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works on the 16-bed Bariatric Surgery unit at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), which specializes in bariatric and metabolic procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and conversions or revisions. The unit supports patients in achieving health goals and having positive care experiences. This is a full-time position with three 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The employee must be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., during the first week of orientation. The Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care, supports safety and comfort, documents patient information, and assists the healthcare team with unit operations.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting, unless exempt as a graduate of an approved school of nursing or one of the other listed training programs.
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.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for the listed training programs or credentials.

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 admissions, transfers, and discharges.
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 information and safety concerns to the RN or 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.
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.