Nursing Assistant II - Orthopedics Part-Time

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to support patient care during 2 x 12-hour day shifts under the supervision of an LPN or RN. The role emphasizes hygiene, mobility, hydration, and daily needs within a safe, clean, and compassionate patient environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program, or Florida CNA certification, or Florida LPN licensure; graduates of approved

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program, or Florida CNA certification, or Florida LPN licensure.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program; or EMT/Paramedic background.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs.
• Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintain safety and security of patients, families, self, and healthcare team.
• Ensure patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follow standard precautions and always wash hands between patients.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Take and record vital signs and document pertinent patient information.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program

Florida CNA certification

Florida Licensed Practical Nurse

Graduate of nursing program

EMT/Paramedic background

Job description

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Part-Time - 2 x 12-Hour Day-Shifts

Position Summary

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

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.

Qualifications

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent

One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience the past five years substituted 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.

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