Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech

Join our team Nemours is seeking Patient Care Technicians (Certified Nursing Assistants) to join our team in Orlando, This position is responsible for the following: Assisting with general activities Demonstrating 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 RN Ensures 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 programs Transports 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