Nursing Assistant II - 5A MedSurg

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) in Orlando, FL, is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for 5A Med/Surg. This full-time daytime role provides direct patient care under RN supervision in a busy medical/surgical unit.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and Florida CNA certification or equivalent nursing training. One year of relevant experience is preferred, with BLS certification expected on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant Program or Florida CNA certification or LPN is acceptable.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program or equivalent healthcare training is acceptable.
• One year of nursing assistant experience within the past five years may substitute for training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, and nutrition.
• Delivers routine care and maintains a safe, clean patient environment.
• Upholds patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Records vital signs and relevant patient information as directed.
• Communicates patient needs and safety concerns to the RN.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant Program

Florida CNA certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Other nursing trainings (out of US)

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)

5A Med/Surg Unit

Full-Time - 3x12s - Day-Shift

Position Summary

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

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent

One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may be substituted for completion of one of the below trainings

• 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.