Nursing Assistant II - 5A MedSurg

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for the 5C Med/Surg Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center. This full-time role covers 3x12 night shifts and requires direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.

Responsibilities include hygiene support, vital signs, mobility assistance, and ensuring patient safety, privacy, and comfort in a busy hospital setting. Prior CNA experience or approved nursing training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for listed trainings.
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program, or Florida CNA certification, or Florida LPN, or nursing school graduate, or EMT/paramedic licensure, or medical personnel licensure outside the US.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutrition.
• Provide routine treatments in a safe, clean environment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow standard precautions and wash hands between patients.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge.
• Record vital signs and document pertinent information.
• Communicate patient condition concerns to RN or team.

Skills

Patient care

Hygiene assistance

Vital signs

Mobility support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/Patient Care Assistant training or LPN or nursing program

Florida CNA certification or equivalent licensure

Graduate of approved nursing program

EMT/Paramedic or Medical corpsman licensure

Job description

Position Summary

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

Position Summary

Nursing Assistant II

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC)

5C Med/Surg Unit

Full-Time - 3x12s - Night-Shift

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.