Position Summary
Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road Lakeland FL. The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs specialty institutes urgent care centers primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Floridas east to west coasts Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients families and communities we serve. Join us Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital - a state-of-the-art seven-story multi-specialty hospital - will serve as a vital 550000 square-foot healthcare hub offering 300 inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites Dedicated labor and delivery services - including a neonatal intensive care unit NICU that will debut shortly after the hospital opens Comprehensive cardiovascular neurology and oncology services Advanced surgical procedures Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.
Benefits
Beyond the Expected
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say its our promise to you. Benefits that begin on Day 1
Four 4 weeks paid parental leave Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs Back-up childcare and elder care Fertility benefits and adoption assistance NCLEX reimbursement Free NCPDs for RN license Free Kaplan review courses Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you Specialty certifications reimbursement And more
Position Summary
The Nursing Assistant I performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. 1 year in acute care highly preferred.
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 patients 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
Other Related Functions
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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
Qualifications
Education and Training
High school graduate or equivalent Licensure and Certification
Must obtain BLSHealthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire Experience
None