Nursing Assistant - VFT/Nights - Ortho/Neuro - Arnold Palmer Hospital

Position Summary

Arnold Palmer Hospital Peds Ortho/Neuro Unit is seeking a Nursing Assistant I. The Nursing Assistant I performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Job Title and Status

Job Title: Nursing Assistant
Status: Variable Full Time

Shift

Shift: Nights

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Retail Savings Plan with up to 5% match
• Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment
• Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability

About the Hospital

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is located on the downtown Orlando campus and has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers, and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. It is ranked among the best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and holds Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs
• Maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment
• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team
• Affirms 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
• 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

Qualifications

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