Surgical Unit Nursing Assistant II

Orlando Health, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to perform patient care under supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

You will assist with hygiene, mobility, hydration, nutrition, and monitoring vital signs to support safe, high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include admitting, transferring and discharging patients; documenting data; maintaining privacy and comfort; and coordinating with the health care team to ensure timely, respectful service.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of one of the listed nursing/clinical programs or licensure.
• Florida CNA certification; or Florida LPN; or nursing student with clinical rotation; or graduate of an approved school of nursing; or Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic; or licensure outside the United States.

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 documents pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
• Communicates information and safety concerns to RN and healthcare team.
• Participates in handoff report and hourly rounding.
• Provides exceptional service and care to patients, families, customers and team members.
• Demonstrates competency in tasks and skills defined by Orlando Health and unit competencies.
• Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit.
• Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program

Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Florida Licensed Practical Nurse

Current nursing student with clinical rotation

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic

Licensure outside the United States

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to perform patient care under supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

You will assist with hygiene, mobility, hydration, nutrition, and monitoring vital signs to support safe, high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include admitting, transferring and discharging patients; documenting data; maintaining privacy and comfort; and coordinating with the health care team to ensure timely, respectful service.