Nursing Assistant - General Surgical - Nights

Bayfront Health • Full-time • St. Petersburg, FL, US • 1w ago

Position Summary

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg FloridaPosition: Nursing Assistant

Department: General Surgical

Shift: Three 12hr Night shifts per week - 6:45pm-7:15am

We are seeking dedicated and dynamic healthcare professionals to join our fast-paced General Surgical Floor. This 36-bed unit is divided into two specialized areas:1. General Surgical Area: This clean, high-energy section is designed for quick patient turnover, with most patients discharged within 24 to 48 hours. It primarily handles orthopedic surgeries, including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as bariatric sleeves, minimally invasive surgeries, urological procedures, and ostomy care.2. Med/Surg Area with Surgical Overflow: This area caters to a diverse patient population, including those recovering from hysterectomies, urological surgeries, wound infections requiring incision and drainage (I&D), and general medical conditions. Patients here may have complex needs, such as those from nursing homes or those with dialysis or diabetes management requirements. This section often sees patients with more frequent turning and comprehensive care needs.This unit offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing care to both surgical and medical patients.

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant I performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingHigh school graduate or equivalent.

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

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.
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

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