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

Nemours Children's Health•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Nemours Children’s Hospital team in Orlando, Florida. The role supports patient care in the CICU, including assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and documenting patient information, maintaining a safe and well-equipped care environment, and supporting patients and families. The position also performs unit receptionist and transport duties and contributes to education, quality improvement, and hospital programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required.
American Heart 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, such as 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 RN.
Record patient intake and output as directed by the RN.
Maintain adequate stock of necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
Maintain sterile technique and follow applicable standards when preparing formula.
Ensure a clean and safe patient care environment.
Document patient care 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 phones and call lights, greeting patients, families, and visitors, monitoring the child abduction system, and managing other software systems.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs.
Adhere to the Nemours Standards of Behavior.
Deliver reports, supplies, and other items to patient unit locations as needed.
Communicate patient needs to other departments as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
Participate in quality assessment and improvement programs, identify opportunities to improve services, make recommendations, and implement actions as appropriate.
Attend unit and department meetings regularly.
Accept feedback and direction from the responsible RN 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.
Successfully complete annual hospital-wide and unit-based skills requirements.