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Certified Nursing Assistant, Stem Cell Transplant Inpatient Unit, Full-Time

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Certified Nursing Assistant, Stem Cell Transplant Inpatient Unit, Full-Time Apply locations: Miami, FL

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R100083424

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Shift: 40 hrs. M-F (Days, 7:30AM - 3:30PM)

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center - Stem Cell Transplant Inpatient Unit (Miami)

Accountabilities: 75% CNA Duties

Observes and reports patient’s status and needs.

Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs.

Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results; Implements patient care plan established by the RN to meet patient needs.

Obtains specimens and transports them through designated tube.

Transfers, moves, and repositions patients; Transports patients and operates all equipment safely.

Assists with procedures/care in a safe manner.

Updates patient intake/output including oral intake, measured urine output, and other tubes after emptying.

Assists patients with ADLs, feeding, and elimination needs.

Transfers, moves, and repositions patients; Makes occupied/unoccupied and surgical beds.

Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Assists with post-mortem care.

Knowledge of patient’s health status, treatment plan, and progress of assigned patients.

Rounds on patients every two hours for safety issues.

Checks rooms daily, supplies with new admissions kits, and makes admission paperwork packets as needed.

Takes report from outgoing shift.

Answers patients' call lights and telephone calls promptly.

Takes action in emergency situations and alerts appropriate RN team members as necessary.

Gathers equipment needed for emergency patient care situations upon request.

Clerical Duties (25%)

Responsible for clinical and clerical functions of the respective unit.

Performs secretarial duties including faxing, copying, mailing, and typing essential materials.

Answers telephone promptly and courteously, routing calls and messages appropriately.

Implements preventative measures for patients identified with safety risks (i.e., falls).

Schedules follow-up appointments and consults, ensuring patients have appropriate information.

Schedules and prepares patients for labs, diagnostic procedures, OR, and radiation treatment.

Retrieves and assists clinical personnel in retrieving diagnostic studies from lab computers as needed.

Enters next day Daily Lab Sheet, Daily Labs, and Lab Orders for the next shift.

Ensures all forms are completed and charts are labeled appropriately.

Maintains the area stocked with necessary supplies and forms.

Able to function as a monitor Tech when appropriate.

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

CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida Certified Nursing Certification

Experience:

0-1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H3

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