Nursing Assistant I - Med Surg General Surgery - ORMC - Nights at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Hygiene Assistance, Mobility Assistance, Hydration Support, Nutritional Needs, Safety Maintenance, Patient Privacy, Vital Signs Monitoring, Documentation, Communication, Team Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Transporting Items, Standard Precautions, Patient Admission, Patient Discharge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary Position Summary: *Nights : 7pm- 7am *Full Time : three - 12 hr shifts each week The Nursing Assistant performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Orlando Regional Medical Center General, Trauma, Colon and Rectal Surgery Unit is a 30-bed post surgery unit with all private rooms. This unit provides the perfect environment for new nurses and experienced nurse to grow, develop, and build the crucial foundation needed to provide exceptional patient care. The patient population cared for on this unit includes patients across the general surgery continuum, specializing in acute pre- and post-operative general, colorectal, gastrointestinal surgery and the traumatic injured patients. Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be eligible for: Retirement Savings Plan Education Assistance programs, Tuition reimbursement, and Student Loan repayment, Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave Back-up Childcare, Elder Care, and Pet Care Fertility Benefits, up to $25K lifetime maximum Adoption Assistance, up to $15K per child toward eligible expenses Orlando Health Way Scholarship for Family Members Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system and one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region, offering the most advanced care available for surgical, medical, rehabilitative, and emergency care needs, including serving as Central Florida’s only Level One Trauma Center. The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of care through leading-edge technology and expertise in trauma, heart, vascular, stroke, neuroscience, oncology, surgery and orthopedic care. Responsibilities Essential Functions 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. Qualifications Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire. Experience None

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant performs general patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. Responsibilities include assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, and monitoring vital signs.