CNA - Clinic - $15-18 per hour

Company: University of Miami
Location: Homestead
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

University of Miami is seeking a CNA Clinic for a job in Miami, Florida.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Clinic
• Discipline: CNA
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: PermanentUp to $5,000 Sign-on BonusWork Location: Sylvester Cancer Center75% CNA Duties1. Observes and reports patient's status and needs2. Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs3. Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results 4. Implements patient care plan established by the RN to meet the patient needs.5. Obtains specimens and transport to and sends through designated tube6. Transfers, moves and repositions patients7. Transports patients 8. Operates all equipment in a safe manner. 9. Assist with l procedures/care in a safe manner10. Obtains specimens and transport as applicable11. Updates patient intake/output including oral intake only, measured urine output, and measured urinary catheter output and other tubes after emptying.12. Assist patient with ADLs including cleansing of perineal area and catheter13. Assists patient with feeding/meals14. Assists patients with elimination needs15. Transfers, moves and repositions patients16. Makes occupied/unoccupied and surgical beds.17. Assist with admissions , transfers and discharges18. Assist with post mortem care. 19. Has knowledge of patient's health status, treatment plan and progress of assigned patients. 20. Rounding on patient every two hours: safety issues.21. Checking rooms on a daily basis, supplying rooms with new admissions kits, making admission paperwork packets prn. Take report from off going shift. 22. Answer patients call lights and telephone calls within reasonable time. 23. Takes action in emergency/rapidly changing situations and takes basic life sustaining or other appropriate steps to temporarily manage the situation.24. Alerts appropriate RN team members as emergencies arise, or when changes in patient status are noted.25. Upon request, is able to gather equipment that will be needed to control emergency patient care situations. Clerical Duties all Areas 25% 1. Responsible for clinical and clerical functions of the respective unit. 2. Performs secretarial duties for the unit including but not limited to faxing, copying, mailing, and typing any essential material. 3. Answers telephone promptly and courteously using proper telephone etiquette and routes calls and messages appropriately.4. Ability to work both in the clinical and clerical setting. 5. Implements appropriate preventative measure for patients identified with safety risks (i.e. falls). 6. Schedules follow-up appointments and consults ensuring patient has appropriate information and provides patients with directions to the areas involved. 7. Schedules and prepares patients for labs, diagnostic procedures, OR, and radiation treatment (i.e. CT, MRI, Bone Scan, etc.)8. Retrieves and/or assists clinical personnel in retrieving diagnostic studies from OTG and/or UMHC/JMH lab computers as needed. 9. Retrieves and prints schedules for the next day. 10. Enter in the next day Daily Lab Sheet, Daily Labs and Lab Orders for the next shift. All forms must be completed.11. Enter in the ADT sheet all admissions, discharges and transfers.12. Label all charts appropriately and completely. 13. Make sure all OPD charges are entered in the computer appropriately.14. Make certain Ambulance log is properly filled out and completed.15. Assures that Kardex entries are completed, updated and properly placed back in card holder daily. 16. Ensure equipment on Unit is working properly.17. Orders supplies for stock room 18. Maintains area stocked with the necessary supplies and forms. 19. Checks PA system on a daily basis.20. Mail is to be picked up daily from the Mailroom.21. Able to function as a monitor Tech when appropriate.Professional Accountability1. 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.2. Attends meetings as needed.3. Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times. 4. Develops and maintains clinical competency.5. Demonstrates professional independence in the practice of nursing.6. Consults internal experts when appropriate.7. Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements.8. Maintains CPR provider card.9. Maintains certification.10. Attends all mandatory in-services as directed11. Actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities.12. Seeks/accepts training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies.13. Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status.14. Practices within the guidelines and scope of a surgical technologist.15. Displays courtesy toward customers by introducing self and addressing customer by name. 16. Meets customers' expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others. 17. Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress.18. Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care. 19. Communicates effective with manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.20. Attempts to resolves patient/physicians and visitors complaints and refers unresolved issues to managers.21. Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled.22. Serves as mentor and role model23. Compliance with UM, Hospital and department policies and procedures24. Other duties as assignedThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.Supervision Received:Reports directly to the Director of the Unit.Supervision Exercised:None.Minimum Qualifications (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 skillsThe 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.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.University of Miami Job ID #R100063701.About University of MiamiThe University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Continuing Education
  • Sign-On bonus

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