Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (H) Supportive Care and Blood Hydration Unit - UMHC/SCCC - Miami, Full-Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, UMHC/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant for their Blood Hydration Unit (BHU). 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. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant license
Minimum 0 - 1 year of relevant experience preferably in a hospital setting.
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.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, and eating.
Collects noninvasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs.
Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures and documents patient interactions.
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.
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.