This job is closed
We regret to inform you that the job you were interested in has been closed. Although this specific position is no longer available, we encourage you to continue exploring other opportunities on our job board.
Orlando Health - Clermont, FL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Clermont, FL
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Nursing Assistant in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is responsible for providing essential patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and ensuring patient privacy and safety. The Nursing Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the healthcare team and enhancing patient experiences in a high-stakes environment.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients 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 and washes hands between patients.
- Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Takes and records vital signs and patient intake/output as directed.
- Obtains and documents pertinent patient information according to policies and guidelines.
- Communicates safety concerns regarding the patient's condition to the RN and healthcare team.
- Participates in handoff report and hourly rounding of patients.
- Provides exceptional service and care to all patients, families, and team members.
- Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by unit competencies.
- Maintains a clean, neat, safe, and organized nursing unit.
- Processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights, and guest requests.
- Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years, or equivalent training.
- Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a relevant healthcare setting.
Benefits
- Full-time employment with a reputable healthcare organization.
