Certified Nursing Assistant , Stem Cell Transplant

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant 2, Stem Cell Transplant, Full Time
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Up to $2,500 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 (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):

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 the patient needs.

* Obtains specimens and transport to and sends through designated tube.

* Transfers, moves and repositions patients Transports patients Operates all equipment in a safe manner.

* Assist with l procedures/care in a safe manner Obtains specimens and transport as applicable

* 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 perineal area and catheter.

* Assists patient with feeding/meals.

* Assists patients with elimination needs .

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

* Assist with admissions , transfers and discharges.

* Assist with post mortem care.

* Has knowledge of patient's health status, treatment plan and progress of assigned patients.

* Rounding on patient every two hours: safety issues.

* Checking rooms on a daily basis, supplying rooms with new admissions kits, making admission paperwork packets prn.

* Take report from off going shift.

* Answer patients call lights and telephone calls within reasonable time.

* 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.

Clerical Duties all Areas 25%

* 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.

* Implements appropriate preventative measure for patients identified with safety risks (i.e. falls).

* Schedules follow-up appointments and consults ensuring patient has appropriate information and provides patients with directions to the areas involved.

* Schedules and prepares patients for labs, diagnostic procedures, OR, and radiation treatment (i.e. CT, MRI, Bone Scan, etc.)

* Retrieves and/or assists clinical personnel in retrieving diagnostic studies from OTG and/or UMHC/JMH lab computers as needed.

* Retrieves and prints schedules for the next day.

* Enter in the next day Daily Lab Sheet, Daily Labs and Lab Orders for the next shift.

* All forms must be completed.

* Enter in the ADT sheet all admissions, discharges and transfers.

* Label all charts appropriately and completely.

* Make sure all OPD charges are entered in the computer appropriately.

* Make certain Ambulance log is properly filled out and completed.

* Assures that Kardex entries are completed, updated and properly placed back in card holder daily.

* Ensure equipment on Unit is working properly. Orders supplies for stock room.

* Maintains area stocked with the necessary supplies and forms.

* Checks PA system on a daily basis.

* Mail is to be picked up daily from the Mailroom.

* 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.

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