Nursing Assistant - Intensive Care Unit at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works in the Intensive Care Unit at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital and provides general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The position is variable full-time, scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The role includes supporting patients with daily care needs, documenting observations, maintaining a safe and organized environment, communicating patient information and concerns to the healthcare team, and assisting with unit operations. The posting also describes Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital as a comprehensive acute care facility serving the Seminole County community, with an ICU and a range of medical, surgical, cardiovascular, and women’s services.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program; or State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse qualification; or graduation from an approved school of nursing; or qualification as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or medical personnel licensed outside the United States.
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 applicants with other trainings listed in the training requirements.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completion of one of the listed trainings.

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 admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, 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 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 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 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.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span and assess patient data to identify age-specific care needs.