Nursing Assistant I

Full Time
Clermont, FL 34711
Posted
Job description
Position Summary:
Department: Clinical Decision Unit

Status: Pool

Schedule: Night

Title: Nursing Assistant I


Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.

Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health – South Lake Hospital:
  • Innovative benefits package that begins on day one
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Flexible schedules
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a year
  • Voted Best Place to Work by Forbes

Position Summary

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


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.

Qualifications:

Education/Training


  • High school graduate or equivalent.


Licensure/Certification


  • Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.


Experience

  • None.

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