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Nursing Assistant I

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Orlando

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
  • None

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 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.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Nursing Assistant I?

The primary role of a Nursing Assistant I is to perform general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

What are the core responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant I?

Core responsibilities include assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs, providing routine treatments, maintaining a safe patient environment, and documenting patient information accurately.

Is prior experience required for the Nursing Assistant I position?

No prior experience is required for the Nursing Assistant I position.

What certification must be obtained after hiring?

A BLS/Healthcare Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Are Nursing Assistants I responsible for medication administration?

Nursing Assistants I may assist with the transport and delivery of medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs), but they are not responsible for administering medications.

What kind of training is provided to Nursing Assistants I?

Nursing Assistants I are required to complete all mandatory training, including unit-specific competencies and performance improvement activities.

Do I need to participate in meetings or in-services?

Yes, Nursing Assistants I are expected to attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.

How does this role ensure patient safety and privacy?

Nursing Assistants I maintain safety and security for patients, families, and team members, assure patient privacy and rights, and follow standard precautions such as handwashing between patients.

What educational qualifications are needed to apply for this position?

Candidates must be high school graduates or have an equivalent education.

Will I be involved in patient assessments as a Nursing Assistant I?

Yes, Nursing Assistants I are expected to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and communicate pertinent information to the healthcare team as necessary.

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Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.

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