Nursing Assistant I VFT/Nights - Neuro PCU (ORMC)

Performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), a 32-bed specialized step-down unit providing intermediate acute care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, seizure disorders, and tumors of the brain or spine. The unit houses the dedicated hospital stroke nursing team that responds to active Stroke Alerts across ORMC or connected peripheral hospitals.

About the Unit

• Capacity: 32 private beds dedicated to intermediate neurological step-down care
• Patient Focus: Active treatment and monitoring for acute neurological conditions and post-intervention care

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
• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy
• Completes all mandatory training
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire
• No prior experience required

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
• Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year

Financial Security

• Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Time Away & Family Support

• Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
• Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring

Learning & Career Growth

• “Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out-of-pocket costs
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year)
• Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training

Extra Perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services
• Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more

Schedule

3x12's Nights

About Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, the system’s 27,000+ team members honor a 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to patients, families and communities.