Nursing Assistant I

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide essential patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. This entry-level position involves assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring patient privacy. Candidates should be high school graduates and must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Join a dedicated healthcare team committed to patient wellness in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs.
• Maintains a safe and organized patient environment.
• Records vital signs and documents patient information.

Skills

Patient care

Hygiene assistance

Mobility assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

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Position Summary

Performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed.
• Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.
• Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients.
• Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers and team members.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Orlando Health and unit specific competencies.
• Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit.
• Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  
  

Other Related Functions

• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience

None

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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