Nursing Assistant II - Inpatient Surgical Unit Full Time Days

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for evenings/nites

Day-one benefits including tuition/ret

Job summary

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate service, safety, and compliance with policies in a busy hospital setting on the Treasure Coast.

Training and professional development are encouraged as part of a supportive, patient‑centered team. The hospital offers competitive pay, day‑one benefits, and shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends for qualifying roles, fostering a

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year nursing assistant experience in the past five years may be substituted for some trainings.
• Nursing Assistant Program; or Florida CNA certification; or State of Florida LPN license; or graduate of an approved nursing school; or Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic; or foreign licensure/certification.
• One year of experience in a relevant healthcare setting. No experience required for graduates of approved trainings listed.
• Maintains current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutrition.
• Provides routine treatments; maintains a safe, clean patient environment.
• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and team.
• Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Follows standard precautions and hand hygiene.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Records vital signs and pertinent patient information as directed.
• Communicates patient status and safety concerns to the RN or team.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program

Florida CNA certification

LPN license

Graduate of approved school of nursing

Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic

Foreign licensure/certification

One year healthcare experience (past five years)

Current BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

About Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years.

With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

With a full scope of care, we offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high‑quality stroke care. As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions.

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Competitive Pay

• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (Starting On Day One)

• 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, and more for full time and part time employees.

Employee-centric

Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

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

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Section 1557 Non-Discrimination

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.