Certified Nursing Assistant , SCCC - Research Infusion Services

Certified Nursing Assistant 2, SCCC - Research Infusion Services, Full-Time

Apply for the Certified Nursing Assistant 2, SCCC - Research Infusion Services role at the University of Miami.

Work Shift: 40 hrs. per week, Days / Evenings M-F
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center - Research Infusion Services (GCRB)

• 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.
• Performs minor physical therapy routines.
• Collects urine samples, attaches EKG leads and removes catheters.
• Assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification and Licensing: Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Minimum Experience: 3 Years 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.

Up to $2,500 Sign on Bonus. 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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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