Nursing Assistant II, Days, Variable Full Time, Cardiac PCU - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital - Wesley Chapel, FL

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant II to support the Cardiac PCU team in Wesley Chapel, Florida. This role supports patient care under the supervision of the RN, performing essential tasks to maintain comfort and safety.

Join a state-of-the-art hospital environment with a collaborative team, shift options in days and variable full-time schedules, and opportunities to grow within a respected Florida health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of nursing assistant experience within the past five years may substitute for training.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant program or Florida CNA certification or LPN licensure or nursing student with clinicals.

Responsibilities

• Assists with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutrition.
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintains patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Takes and records vital signs and reports to RN.
• Participates in hourly rounding and handoff reports.

Skills

Patient care

Hygiene support

Vital signs

Privacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA program or Florida CNA certification

LPN licensure

Nursing student with clinical rotation

Job description

Position Summary

Site: FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
Department: Cardiac PCU
Position: Nursing Assistant II
Shift: Days, Variable Full Time

Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose-built to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care.

Designed For Excellence

• Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build-out
• 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities
• Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more

From life-saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion.

Job Summary

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

Qualifications

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent

• One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for the below training requirement in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section.

Successful Completion Of One Of The Following

• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or
• State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or
• State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse; or
• Current nursing student who has completed one semester of clinical rotation; 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.

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.

Other Related Functions

• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
• Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs