Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department Services

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works in the Emergency Department at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital, providing general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The position is listed as variable full-time, with three 12-hour night shifts per week from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The role supports patients’ hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs; performs routine treatments; collects and documents patient information; and helps maintain a safe, clean, organized care environment. The Nursing Assistant also supports patient admission, transfer, and discharge; communicates changes in patient condition and safety concerns to the care team; and assists with patient, family, and guest requests. Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility offering medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular care, general surgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and a full-service emergency department. The hospital includes operating rooms, catheterization labs, interventional radiology and vascular services, an ICU, and other clinical and support services.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
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; graduation from an approved school of nursing; qualification as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or medical personnel licensure outside the United States.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completion of one of the listed training or qualification pathways.

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, 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 patients’ conditions 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.
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 applicable 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 care based on growth and development across the lifespan and assess age-specific patient needs.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.