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Nursing Assistant Med/Surg CV Tele 3W Fulltime AM

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Orlando Health

30d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or equivalent, must achieve BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire, and no prior experience is necessary.
  • You will assist patients with daily needs, maintain a safe environment, document vital signs, communicate patient concerns, participate in team activities, and ensure compliance with health policies.

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 primary role of a Nursing Assistant in the Med/Surg CV Tele unit?

The primary role of a Nursing Assistant is to perform general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, assisting with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A high school graduate or equivalent is required for this position.

Is prior experience required for this Nursing Assistant role?

No prior experience is required for this position.

What certification must be obtained upon hiring?

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

What specific duties will I be responsible for daily?

Daily responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care, maintaining a clean and safe environment, taking and recording vital signs, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Will I need to participate in training or staff meetings?

Yes, you will be required to attend hospital and unit staff meetings and complete all mandatory training.

How do I ensure patient confidentiality and safety?

You must assure patient privacy and confidentiality while following standard precautions, including handwashing between patients and identifying and communicating any safety concerns.

What happens if I cannot work my scheduled shifts?

You are expected to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and standards.

Are there any specific competencies I need to demonstrate?

Yes, you must demonstrate competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Baptist Health and Orlando Health, as well as unit-specific competencies.

What age-specific needs should I be aware of when providing care?

You should demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the lifespan, while also being able to assess data reflective of each patient’s status.

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1918
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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.