Certified Nursing Assistant 2, Lennar - Perioperative Services / OR, Full-Time

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in patient care throughout nursing areas. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Uses concepts taught to solve problems, operate sterilization equipment, assemble and decontaminate surgical instrument and work in a surgical processing environment.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing assistant
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills

Nice To Haves

Two years recent experience preferred
Ambulatory experience preferred
Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, direct reports and key staff

Responsibilities

Observes and reports patient’s status and needs
Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results
Obtains specimens and transport to and sends designated department
Operates all equipment in a safe manner.
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.
Demonstrates age specific competencies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates a surgical conscience by practicing aseptic technique at all times.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of all required equipment, instrumentation and supplies being utilized during the procedure.
Initiates the decontamination process of the instrumentation equipment.
Insures the care of specialty items.
Verifies sterilization date and package integrity.
Practice current principles associated with decontamination
Clean and terminally disinfect instruments, trays, scopes, and etc…
Identify instruments for immediate turn-around and assure their prompt cleaning
Perform sterilization activities
Perform and interpret biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators
Complete all paperwork and documentation associated with sterilization
Operate all equipment associated with decontamination and sterilization safely and as recommended
Maintain sterile inventory
Identify instruments and supplies
Receive orders and dispatch instruments and supplies promptly
Communicate instruments or equipment requiring repairs
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
Recognize and report hazards
Checking rooms on a daily basis, supplying rooms
Assist and perform related duties based on departmental needs
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 provide as needed.
Schedules patients for labs, diagnostic procedures, OR, and radiation treatment (i.e. CT, MRI, Bone Scan, etc.) as ordered by physician.
Retrieves and/or assists clinical personnel in retrieving diagnostic studies as needed.
Retrieves and prints schedules for the next day.
Make sure all charges are placed in a separate bin to be pick up daily for appropriate charges and reconcile charges 0Facility fee from with visits.
Orders supplies for stock room
Maintains area stocked with the necessary supplies and forms.
Mail is to be picked up daily from the Mailroom.
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.
Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
Develops and maintains clinical competency.
Consults internal experts when appropriate.
Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements.
Maintains CPR provider card.
Attends all mandatory in-services as directed.
Actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities
Seeks/accepts training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies
Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status.
Practices within the guidelines and scope of a certified nursing assistant
Displays courtesy toward customers by introducing self and addressing customer by name.
Meets customers’ expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others.
Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress.
Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care.
Communicates effective with manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Attempts to resolves patient/physicians and visitors complaints and refers unresolved issues to managers.
Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled.
Serves as mentor and role model
Compliance with UM, Hospital and department policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Reports directly to the Nurse Manager