Nursing Assistant II - Growth & Day-One Benefits

Orlando Health, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. You will support daily living activities, assist with hygiene, mobility and comfort, and help maintain a safe, clean unit.

The role emphasizes patient privacy, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and either a Florida CNA certification or completion of an approved

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may be substituted for completion of one of the trainings below.
• 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.
• One 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.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program

State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic

Medical licensure outside the United States

One year healthcare experience (optional)

Job description

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. You will support daily living activities, assist with hygiene, mobility and comfort, and help maintain a safe, clean unit.

The role emphasizes patient privacy, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and either a Florida CNA certification or completion of an approved