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Nursing Assistant II

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Orlando Health

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You must be a high school graduate with 1 year of nursing assistant experience or relevant training, BLS certification, and recent healthcare experience, unless a nursing school graduate.
  • You will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs, maintain a clean environment, document vital signs, communicate concerns, and ensure patient safety and privacy.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience the past five years substituted the below trainings
  • Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or
  • State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or
  • State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse; or
  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing; or
  • Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; or
  • Medical personnel licensed outside the United States Licensure/Certification
  • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
  • One (1) year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting. No experience required for graduates of an approved school of nursing, or other trainings listed in training requirements.

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.
  • Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
  • 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 II?

The primary responsibilities include assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and hydration needs, providing routine treatments, maintaining a safe and clean environment, taking and recording vital signs, and communicating any safety concerns to the healthcare team.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule is 36 hours on the day shift.

Is there a specific location for this job?

Yes, the position is located at 1300 Hempel Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761.

What qualifications are required to apply for this role?

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of nursing assistant work experience in the past five years, or relevant training certifications such as a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program, Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or equivalent.

Is current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification required?

Yes, maintaining current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification is required for this position.

Can recent graduates apply for this position?

Yes, recent graduates from an approved school of nursing or those with other relevant training may apply without prior experience.

What kind of training is needed for this position?

Training can include completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program, certification as a Florida Certified Nursing Assistant, or completion of relevant medical training like that of a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic.

How often will I be required to attend meetings and training?

Employees are expected to attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy, as well as complete all mandatory training.

What is the policy regarding patient safety and privacy?

The role involves maintaining patient safety, rights, confidentiality, and privacy in accordance with Orlando Health policies and guidelines.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, employees are encouraged to participate in Performance Improvement activities and professional development initiatives as part of their role.

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1918
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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.