Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

401 PALMETTO ST

City:

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32168

Job Description:

Performs direct patient care, ensuring personal hygiene and comfort care is delivered to all patients. Assists daily in maintaining orderly, clean and quiet work environment. Observes for and provides age appropriate comfort measures to all patients within the scope of practice. Maintains the confidentiality of patient and departmental information. Consistently uses supplies, materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. Maintains infection prevention and hand hygiene practices at all times. Obtains vital signs and lab specimens as directed, reporting abnormal findings to the licensed nurse. Coordinates unit duties, including managing sharp containers, pharmaceutical waste containers, blood glucose monitoring machines, and isolation carts. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrates good use of the English language in the verbal and written form. [Required]

Must demonstrate ability and understanding of the age specific care requirements of the following patient populations, geriatric, and adult patient – such as i.e. proper size/selection of patient equipment, communication and safety needs. [Required]

Must demonstrate tactfulness, diplomacy, and courtesy. [Required]

Ability to prioritize department requirements and have a good understanding of patient, family, and physician needs. [Required]

Does require use of commonsense and basic decision making skills. [Required]

Demonstrate knowledge of responsibilities and limitations. [Required]

Must be able to receive and follow-through on direction and instruction provided by the nurse. [Required]

Must exhibit a pleasant, accommodating disposition using tact and diplomacy at all times. [Required]

A respectful professional and mature disposition is expected with all relationships and contacts with all department and as well as other department personnel, patients, families, visitors and physicians is a must. [Required]

Has working knowledge of physician credentials and outcomes. Has access to sensitive patient information and the medical record. (Verbal, written and per observation) concerning patients, which must be maintained in strict confidence. [Required]

General secretarial skills, including typing and PC computer skills. [Required]

Education:
High School Grad or Equiv [Required]


Work Experience:
Prior nursing aide or PCT experience preferred with knowledge of medical terminology. [Required]

Additional Information:
Must have a State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant Certificate, Patient Care Technician Certificate or the equivalent of one year of nursing school education.

Licenses and Certifications:
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$15.87 - $25.38

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.