Certified Nursing Assistant 1

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Work Shift: Full-Time: 40 hrs. Per week, M-F Days

Work Location:University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - SCCC Lennar - Perioperative Services / OR - Lennar Medical Center

Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees I nclude Percent of Effort}: CNA Duties 50%

Observes and reports patient's status and needs Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results Obtains specimens and transport to lab as needed. Transfers, moves, transports and repositions patients Operates all equipment in a safe manner. Assist with procedures/care in a safe manner Takes action in emergency/rapidly changing situations and takes basic life sustaining or other appropriate steps to temporarily manage the situation. Alerts appropriate RN team members as emergencies arise, or when changes in patient status are noted. Upon request, is able to gather equipment that will be needed to control emergency patient care situations . Implements patient care plan established by the RN to meet the patient needs. Updates patient intake/output including oral intake only, measured urine output, and measured urinary catheter output and other tubes after emptying. Assist patient with ADLs including cleansing of perinea! area and catheter Makes occupied/unoccupied  and surgical beds. Assist with admissions , transfers and discharges Has knowledge of patient's health status, treatment plan and progress of assigned patients. Able to function as a GI Tech when appropriate, such as: to cover vacations, illnesses, etc Implements appropriate preventative measure for patients identified with safety risks (Le.falls)

Clerical Duties all Areas 50%

Responsible for clinical and clerical functions of the respective unit. Performs secretarial duties for the unit including but not limited to faxing, copying, mailing, and typing any essential material. Answers telephone promptly and courteously using proper telephone etiquette and routes calls and messages appropriately . Ability to work both in the clinical and clerical setting. Responsible for clinical and clerical functions of the respective unit.

Perfonns secretarial duties for the unit including but not limited to faxing, copying, mailing, and typing any essential material. Answers telephone promptly and courteously using proper telephone etiquette and routes calls and messages appropriately. Ability to work both in the clinical and clerical setting. Performs secretarial duties for the unit including but not limited to faxing, copying, mailing, and typing any essential material. Answers telephone promptly and courteously using proper telephone etiquette and routes calls and messages appropriately. Ability to work both in the clinical and clerical setting. Retrieves and/or assists clinical personnel in retrieving diagnostic studies Retrieves and prints schedules for the next day Ensures all required entries are in UMCARE. Make sure all patient charges are entered daily in the computer appropriately. Make certain Patient Transfer log is properly filled out and completed Orders office supplies Maintains area stocked with the necessary supplies and forms. Mail is to be picked up daily from the Mailroom. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, such as tracking causes of cancellation, procedure delays, prolonged patient wait times.

Professional Accountability

Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical,financial, employees, computer and other sensitive materials, which may violate HIPAA regulations and/or jeopardize the privacy of others. Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times. Develops and maintains clinical competency . Consults internal experts when appropriate. Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements. Maintains CPR provider card. · Attends all mandatory in-services as directed Actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status. Practices within the guidelines and scope of a certified nursing assistant Displays courtesy toward customers by introducing self and addressing customer by name. Meets customers' expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others. Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress. Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care. Communicates effective with Clinical Nurse Manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Attempts to resolves patient/physicians and visitors complaints and refers unresolved issues to managers. Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled. Serves as mentor and role model

Compliance with UM, Hospital and department policies and procedures

20. Other duties as assigned

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be aft-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Supervision Received:

Reports directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Directors of the Unit.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Minimum Qualificati ons (Essential Requirements):

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing assistant
• Two years recent experience preferred
• Ambulatory or inpatient experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, direct reports and key staff
• Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills
• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant
• CPR

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff