Nursing Assistant I - Orthopedics at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Hygiene Assistance, Patient Mobility, Medical Documentation, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Patient Transport, Communication, Patient Privacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary NURSING ASSISTANT I Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedics Instiute (OHJOI) Department: OHJOI Orthopedic Nursing 6 FL Part-Team Position Summary Performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire. Experience None. 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. • 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.

Responsibilities

Provides general patient care including hygiene, mobility, and nutritional support under the supervision of licensed nurses. Responsible for recording vital signs, documenting patient data, and maintaining a safe, organized clinical environment.