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Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Nursing Assistant 2/Unit Secretary - PCU

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSebastian, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program, State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification, State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse licensure, graduation from an approved school of nursing, Medical Corpsman training, Emergency Medical Technician training, Paramedic training, or licensure as medical personnel outside the United States is required. One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completion of one of these trainings.
  • One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting is required, except that no experience is required for graduates of an approved school of nursing or candidates with other trainings listed in the training requirements.
  • Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification is required.
  • Ability to provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span and to assess patient-status data and interpret patient requirements according to age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
  • Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
  • Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, oneself, and other healthcare team members.
  • Protect patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
  • Follow standard precautions and wash hands between patients.
  • Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
  • Obtain data and accurately document pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
  • Recognize and communicate relevant information and safety concerns about patient conditions to the registered nurse or other healthcare team members.
  • Participate in patient handoff reports and purposeful hourly rounding.
  • Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined by Orlando Health and unit-specific competencies.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, safe, and organized nursing unit.
  • Receive and process incoming phone calls, patient call lights, patient calls, and guest requests.
  • Transport and deliver items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and intravenous chemotherapy drugs; access to medication-storage areas may be limited.
  • Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family and Medical Leave Act.
  • Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures and participate in planned changes.
  • Participate in nursing performance-improvement activities as assigned.
  • Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-service sessions according to policy, and complete mandatory training.

About the Company

Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Orlando Health operates hospitals, clinics, and health services across the southeastern United States as a not-for-profit system. It delivers patient care through its network of facilities and clinicians, coordinating services to ensure continuity of care and reinvesting earnings into community health programs and facility improvements. Its not-for-profit status, long history (over 100 years), and regional focus distinguish it from for-profit competitors by prioritizing community needs over shareholder profits. Its goal is to improve local health and well-being by providing high-quality, accessible care and sustaining community benefits through reinvestment.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$251.7M
Headquarters
Orlando, FL
Founded
1918

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