Certified Nursing Assistant, UPAC - Doral, Full-Time at University of Miami in Doral, Florida

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  The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant with a hire date of June 2024.
  
  
  The University of Miami Health System will soon open the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion will continue to bring world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community. UHealth at Doral will have services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. The expansion will provide residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community. Once complete, UHealth at Doral will have 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy. UHealth at Doral will open in September 2024.
  
  
  
  


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  Certified Nursing Assistant 1
  
  
  
  


• Job Description Summary
  
  
  The Certified Nursing Assistant performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, and eating, and collects noninvasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs. Additionally, this employee aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures and documents patient interactions.
  
  
  
  


• Job Description
  
  
  
  Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
  
  
  
  
  Shift: (days, evening, variable shifts, depends on availability 40 hrs.)
  
  
  
  
  Work Location: University of Miami Hospital - Miami Health System at Doral
  
  
  
  
  CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
  
  
  • Provides for patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers.
  
  
  • Assists with meals and feeds patients, ambulates, turns, and positions patients, and provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
  
  
  • Administers enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and applies restraints.
  
  
  • Performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
  
  
  • Answers patients' call lights and requests promptly.
  
  
  • Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transports patients and equipment.
  
  
  • Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment.
  
  
  • Measures and records food and liquid intake and output, and checks and records vital signs.
  
  
  • Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
  
  
  • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  
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  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 required
  
  
  
  Certification and Licensing:
  
  
  
  Certification in relevant specialty or field
  
  
  
  Experience:
  
  
  
  Minimum 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.


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.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



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