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Nursing Assistant I/Unit Secretary 4x10s Days, IR (ORMC)

Orlando Health, Orlando, FL, United States


Overview

Position Summary: Performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Schedule: 4x10s 6:30am-5pm with a Wednesday or Thursday off. No nights or weekends. This role is in the pre- and post-op areas of Interventional Radiology (IR). This role functions as a dual CNA/Unit Secretary, spending about half the day in a dedicated unit secretary role (preparing patient charts, printing unit paperwork, answering phones, ordering unit office supplies, stocking office supplies, etc.) and the remaining time assisting as a CNA.
Location: Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), downtown Orlando.

Responsibilities and qualifications include the essential functions and related duties described below to support patient care and unit operations.

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, and food and fluid intake and output as directed

Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health policies and guidelines

Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team

Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients

Provides exceptional service and 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, and medications throughout the facility (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)

May have limited access to areas storing medications

Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance in line with Orlando Health policies and applicable laws

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 regulatory and accrediting standards

Uses time and resources effectively and efficiently

Attends hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy

Completes all mandatory training

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care across the life span

Assesses data reflective of patient status and interprets information for age-specific needs

Qualifications
Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification
Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience
None

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