Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit

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

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Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the DPH PCU at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, FL.

The position offers variable full-time status with three 12-hour day shifts (7am–7pm) and rotating weekends. Open availability is requested to cover 3/12 shifts as scheduling needs arise. The role supports patient care on a 48-bed Progressive Care Unit, with a focus on hygiene, mobility, monitoring, and assisting the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• CNA/EMT or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, and nutrition.
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a clean, safe patient environment.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; follows standard precautions.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility.
• Receives calls and responds to patient needs; participates in hourly rounding.

Skills

CNA/EMT experience

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Department: DPH PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Status: Variable Full-Time (Three 12-hour shifts per week w/ rotating weekends)

Shift: Days (7am - 7pm)

Title: Nursing Assistant

seeking open availability due to scheduling needs to work 3/12's (36 hours) between Monday - Sunday

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

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

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

• Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
  • The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities—making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start 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.
• Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
  • Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2025.
• Employee-centric
  • Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

About Dph Progressive Care Unit (pcu)

• The Progressive Care Unit at Dr. Phillips Hospital is a 48-bed unit
• This unit provides specialized care for patients who are too stable for the intensive care unit but require more monitoring and medical attention than can be provided in a PCU floor. Types of patients treated in this unit are post-surgical patients, respiratory patients (COPD, Pneumonia, non-invasive ventilation), sepsis/infections, chronic illness exacerbations (diabetes, kidney failure) and more.
• PCUs bridge the gap between ICU and standard care units by providing telemetry, continuous monitoring, and specialized nursing for patients who are improving but still at risk for complications. This allows for a seamless transition in care while ensuring patient safety and recovery

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.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience

• CNA, EMT, or Nursing Assistant experience highly preferred