Nursing Assistant II - Patient Care & Support

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health seeks a compassionate healthcare assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an LPN or RN. You will support daily activities, monitor vitals, and help maintain a safe clinical environment.

Ideal candidates have a nursing assistant credential or related training, plus current BLS. This role emphasizes patient privacy, teamwork and reliable attendance within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of one of the listed nursing credentials or programs is required.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutrition.
• Provides routine treatments and keeps patient area safe, clean and organized.
• Maintains patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Follows standard precautions and hand hygiene between patients.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Records vitals and patient data as directed.
• Documents pertinent information per Orlando Health policies.
• Communicates patient status to RN or care team.
• Participates in handoff reports and hourly rounding.
• Delivers exceptional service to patients, families and staff.
• Maintains clean, safe nursing unit and processes calls and requests.
• Transports items, equipment, blood products, medications (non-controlled).
• Maintains regular attendance per policy.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program

State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification

State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse

Current nursing student (one semester of clinical rotation)

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Medical Corpsman / Emergency Medical Technician / Parametric

Medical personnel licensed outside the United States licensure

Job description

Orlando Health seeks a compassionate healthcare assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an LPN or RN. You will support daily activities, monitor vitals, and help maintain a safe clinical environment.

Ideal candidates have a nursing assistant credential or related training, plus current BLS. This role emphasizes patient privacy, teamwork and reliable attendance within a hospital setting.