Nemours Children's Health
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Med/Surg NIGHTS PART-TIME
Nemours Children's Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Job Description
Join our team!! Nemours is seeking Patient Care Technicians (Certified Nursing Assistants) to join our team in Orlando, FL! Position is part-time, 72 hours biweekly, night shift with weekend and holiday requirements.
This position requires you to either be a certified nursing assistant or complete 1 semester of nursing clinicals.
This position is responsible for the following:Assisting with general activitiesDemonstrating proficiency in the care of patients of all ages; neonates, infants, toddlers, school aged and adolescents.Assisting with the provision of family centered care in conjunction with other disciplines.Essential Functions:
Prepares rooms for patient admissions assuring that the room is clean and proper equipment is set up for patient's needs.Ensures an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.Performs vital signs and reports abnormalities to assigned RN.Records intake and output of patients as directed by RNEnsures a clean and safe patient care environment.Assists patients with activities of daily living (bath, feed, play, etc.) and provides other patient care as directed.Utilizes the electronic medical record as required for patient care.Participates in unit, departmental and hospital education programsTransports patients to other unit locations and escorts discharged patients to car.Courteously and professionally covers patient care unit front desk as needed for back-up. This includes promptly answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, distributing, sorting, or processing mail, entering orders, managing medical record, etc.Adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior.Position Requirements
High school diploma and completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant course required.In lieu of Nursing Assistant course, completion of at least one semester of basic nursing skills in an accredited nursing program required.Minimum of one (1) year of hospital PCT or CNA experience preferred; hospital experience preferred.Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire; BLS certification must be valid for 90 days post start date
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
Join our team!! Nemours is seeking Patient Care Technicians (Certified Nursing Assistants) to join our team in Orlando, FL! Position is part-time, 72 hours biweekly, night shift with weekend and holiday requirements.
This position requires you to either be a certified nursing assistant or complete 1 semester of nursing clinicals.
This position is responsible for the following:Assisting with general activitiesDemonstrating proficiency in the care of patients of all ages; neonates, infants, toddlers, school aged and adolescents.Assisting with the provision of family centered care in conjunction with other disciplines.Essential Functions:
Prepares rooms for patient admissions assuring that the room is clean and proper equipment is set up for patient's needs.Ensures an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.Performs vital signs and reports abnormalities to assigned RN.Records intake and output of patients as directed by RNEnsures a clean and safe patient care environment.Assists patients with activities of daily living (bath, feed, play, etc.) and provides other patient care as directed.Utilizes the electronic medical record as required for patient care.Participates in unit, departmental and hospital education programsTransports patients to other unit locations and escorts discharged patients to car.Courteously and professionally covers patient care unit front desk as needed for back-up. This includes promptly answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, distributing, sorting, or processing mail, entering orders, managing medical record, etc.Adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior.Position Requirements
High school diploma and completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant course required.In lieu of Nursing Assistant course, completion of at least one semester of basic nursing skills in an accredited nursing program required.Minimum of one (1) year of hospital PCT or CNA experience preferred; hospital experience preferred.Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire; BLS certification must be valid for 90 days post start date
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.