Nursing Assistant I - Neuro/Oncology

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital seeks a patient care assistant to perform general patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes hygiene, mobility, hydration, and accurate documentation within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and obtaining BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire. No prior experience is required, and the hospital offers comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with hygiene, mobility, hydration, and nutrition needs.
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintains patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs).
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care

Hygiene assistance

Mobility support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a \"Best Regional Hospital\" by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the \"Best Places to Work in Healthcare\" by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando's growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

\"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work\" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

• Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
  • The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
• Competitive Pay
  • Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
  • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
• Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
  • Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024.
• Employee-centric
  • Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the \"Best Places to Work in Healthcare\" by Modern Healthcare.

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.

Qualifications

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

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

Experience

None