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Job Description
Position Summary:
Performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Qualifications:
Education/Training
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licensure/Certification
Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Must obtain and maintain current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within 90 days of hire.
Experience
180 days experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Corpsman.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
Assists with nursing education groups.
Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care: assist members of the
nursing team and/or other disciplines; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned.
Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and skill as defined by unit specific competency list.
Transports and delivers items, equipment, 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.
