Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech (CNA) - CICU (DAYS)

The Nemours Foundation • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the CICU at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida. The position is on the day shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nemours Children’s Hospital is a 100-bed pediatric hospital with a 24-hour emergency department designed for children and outpatient pediatric clinics, including specialty services. The hospital serves children and families in Central Florida and beyond, and Nemours also provides specialty outpatient care at clinics throughout the region.

The Patient Care Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and other care as directed, supports a clean and safe care environment, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The role also supports unit operations, communicates patient needs to other departments as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and participates in education, quality improvement, and family-centered care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and play, and provide other patient care as directed.
• Prepare rooms for admissions by ensuring they are clean and equipped for patient needs.
• Participate in comfort rounds, if applicable.
• Perform vital signs and report abnormalities to the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Record patient intake and output as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Maintain adequate stocks of necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
• Maintain sterile technique during formula preparation and follow the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics guidelines for preparing human milk and formula in health care facilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Document the care provided in the electronic medical record as required.
• Transport patients to other unit locations and escort discharged patients to their cars.
• Serve as unit receptionist by answering telephone and call-light console promptly, greeting patients, families, and visitors, updating and monitoring the child abduction system, and managing other software systems.
• Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs.
• Follow Nemours Standards of Behavior.
• Deliver reports and supplies to other patient unit locations as needed.
• Communicate patient needs effectively with other departments as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Participate in departmental and hospital quality assessment and improvement programs, identify opportunities to improve services, make recommendations, and implement appropriate actions consistent with Nemours Foundation goals.
• Attend unit and department meetings regularly.
• Accept feedback and direction from the responsible Registered Nurse and adjust care accordingly.
• Support family-centered care in all patient care interactions.
• Meet dress-code standards, wear a visible identification badge, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Complete annual hospital-wide and unit-based skills requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED