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Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Nursing Assistant 2 - Cardiac PCU

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeWesley Chapel, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent is required.
  • Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification; State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse qualification; at least one semester of clinical rotation as a current nursing student; graduation from an approved school of nursing; qualification as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; 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 the specified training requirement, in addition to the experience requirements.
  • Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification must be maintained.
  • One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting is required; graduates of an approved school of nursing do not need experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
  • Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
  • Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment and nursing unit.
  • Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, oneself, and other healthcare team members.
  • Protect patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality, and follow standard precautions, including handwashing between patients.
  • Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
  • 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 condition to the RN or other healthcare team members.
  • Participate in handoff reports and purposeful hourly patient rounding.
  • Provide service and care to patients, families, customers, and team members.
  • Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined by Orlando Health and unit-specific competencies.
  • Receive and process incoming phone calls, patient call lights, and guest requests.
  • Transport and deliver items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
  • Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
  • Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  • Support and participate in planned changes.
  • Participate in assigned nursing performance-improvement activities.
  • Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
  • Use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.
  • Complete mandatory training.
  • Apply knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the lifespan.
  • Assess data reflecting patient status and interpret information needed to identify age-specific patient care requirements.

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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