Nursing Assistant I – Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

careers-bayfronthealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide general patient care under supervision of licensed staff.

You will assist with hygiene, mobility, monitoring vital signs and transport within the unit. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, privacy, accurate documentation, admission/transfer/discharge support, and contributing to a clean and organized nursing unit.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic patient care

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide general patient care under supervision of licensed staff.

You will assist with hygiene, mobility, monitoring vital signs and transport within the unit. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, privacy, accurate documentation, admission/transfer/discharge support, and contributing to a clean and organized nursing unit.