Nursing Assistant I – Specialized PCU (Nights) Position Available In Orange, Florida

Nursing Assistant I – Specialized PCU (Nights)
Orlando, Florida
Nursing
No
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
Night
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
239558
Job Description
Position Summary

Department:

DPH Multisystem/Specizlized PCU

Status:

Variable Full Time (Three 12-hour shifts w/ rotating weekends)

Shift:

Nights (7pm – 7am)

Title:

Nursing Assistant I Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

ORLANDO HEALTH – BENEFITS & PERKS

Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024
Employee-centric
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare
About the DPH Specialized PCU
The Specialized Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 30-bed unit conveniently located adjacent to the ICU. This unit functions as a transitional care ICU step-down for patients who no longer require intensive care but still need close monitoring.
We cater to adult patients who are stable enough to leave the ICU but require continued observation and care. This includes individuals with potential life-threatening conditions, those recovering from catheterization procedures, patients needing advanced monitoring, specialized medication drips, and/or ventilator support
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.
Qualifications
Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
Experience
Prior patient care experience preferred