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Nursing Assistant I Neonatal ICU Fulltime Day

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You must be a high school graduate or equivalent, obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and have no prior experience required.
  • You will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs, maintain a safe environment, document vital signs, communicate concerns, and support nursing activities in the NICU.

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 is the work schedule for the Nursing Assistant I Neonatal ICU position?

The position is a full-time role that involves day shifts.

Is prior experience required for this role?

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

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need to be a high school graduate or have an equivalent degree.

Is BLS certification required before starting?

Yes, you must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

What kind of patient care responsibilities will I have?

You will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs, among other responsibilities.

Will I need to maintain patient confidentiality?

Yes, ensuring patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality is a crucial part of the job.

What are the specific skills I need to demonstrate in this role?

You will need to demonstrate competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Baptist Health and Orlando Health.

Will I have to attend training sessions and meetings?

Yes, you are required to attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.

Do I need to have any certifications before applying?

No certifications are needed before applying, but BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hiring.

Can I participate in Performance Improvement activities?

Yes, you will participate in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

Will I have access to medications?

You may have limited access to areas storing medications, but certain substances like controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs are excluded.

Is attendance important in this role?

Yes, maintaining reasonably regular and punctual attendance is important and consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies.

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