Job detail

Nursing Assistant I, Days - Surgical Inpatient Unit, Wiregrass Ranch Hospital - Wesley Chapel, FL

Orlando Health

#BLS #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Patient Safety #Nursing Assistant #Patient Privacy #Healthcare Provider #Clinical Documentation

Quick overview

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

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire. No prior experience is required for this position.

high schoolCommunicationDocumentationBLS CertificationPatient CareSafety ProtocolsVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportHygiene AssistancePatient PrivacyHourly RoundingPatient MobilityAdmission and Discharge

Job description

Position Summary

Performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire. Experience None

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.
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.
Other Related Functions Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.