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Nursing Assistant I Acute Medical Fulltime AM

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Orlando Health

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You must be a high school graduate or equivalent, obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire, and no prior experience is required.
  • You will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutrition, maintain a safe environment, document vital signs, communicate concerns, and support nursing tasks while ensuring patient privacy and safety.

Requirements

  • Education/Training: High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Licensure/Certification: Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Experience: None

Responsibilities

  • Assists patients 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 Baptist Health and 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 Baptist Health and 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 Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and 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 are the primary responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant I in Acute Medical?

The primary responsibilities include assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs, maintaining a safe and clean patient environment, taking and recording vital signs, and ensuring patient privacy and safety.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent education, and you must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Is prior experience required for this role?

No, prior experience is not required for this position.

What kind of training will I receive?

You will receive training related to patient care, safety protocols, and unit-specific competencies, including mandatory training and participation in performance improvement activities.

How do I document patient information?

You will accurately document pertinent patient information according to Baptist Health and Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.

What is the expected work schedule for this position?

This position is full-time in the morning shift (AM), with the expectation of maintaining regular and punctual attendance consistent with hospital policies.

Will I have direct patient contact?

Yes, you will have direct patient contact as you assist with various patient care tasks and needs.

What must I do if I want to advance my career in healthcare?

You are encouraged to participate in planned changes, attend staff meetings, and complete ongoing training to enhance your skills and knowledge.

How does this position handle patient safety and compliance?

The role requires recognizing and communicating safety concerns regarding the patient's condition and complying with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, regulations, and standards.

Are there opportunities for growth in this job?

Yes, there may be opportunities for growth and advancement as you gain experience and demonstrate competency in specific tasks and skills.

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Orlando Health

A trusted leader inspiring hope through the advancement of health.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1918
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.