Nursing Assistant II — Inpatient Care (Day Shift)

Orlando Health, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. This full-time day shift role emphasizes hygiene, mobility, privacy, and accurate data documentation while maintaining a clean, safe unit.

Strong communication with the health care team and adherence to policies are essential. Inpatient experience is strongly preferred; candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant Florida certifications or nursing training.

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.
• 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.

Education

Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program

State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification

State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic

Medical personnel licensed outside the United States Licensure/Certification

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. This full-time day shift role emphasizes hygiene, mobility, privacy, and accurate data documentation while maintaining a clean, safe unit.

Strong communication with the health care team and adherence to policies are essential. Inpatient experience is strongly preferred; candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant Florida certifications or nursing training.