Nursing Assistant II

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant II for the ORMC 5C Med/Surg Unit. This full-time night-shift position supports patient care under RN/LPN supervision and contributes to a safe, clean, and responsive clinical environment.

Education options include high school diploma or equivalent and Florida CNA certification or LPN licensure. Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but graduates of approved nursing programs are welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Florida CNA certification or LPN license per policy.
• Graduate of approved nursing program or equivalent training acceptable.
• EMT/Paramedic or medical corpsman backgrounds considered.
• Foreign licensure/certification evaluated by policy.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutrition.
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, and organized patient environment.
• Maintains patient safety and confidentiality.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Takes and records vital signs as directed and documents pertinent patient information.
• Communicates patient condition to RN or healthcare team.
• Participates in handoff report and hourly rounding.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification

State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic

Foreign licensure/certification acceptable per policy

Job description

Position Summary

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

Nursing Assistant II

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC)

5C Med/Surg Unit

Full-Time - 3x12s - Night-Shift

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent

• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or
• State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or
• State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse; or Graduate of an approved school of nursing; or
• Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; or
• Medical personnel licensed outside the United States Licensure/Certification

Licensure/Certification

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

One (1) year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting. No experience required for graduates of an approved school of nursing, or other trainings listed in training requirements.

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.