Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (H)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists with patient care throughout nursing areas and performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations. The role also involves operating sterilization equipment, assembling and decontaminating surgical instruments, and working in a surgical processing environment. The position reports directly to the Nurse Manager. Responsibilities are divided among CNA duties (20%), instrument processing (40%), and clerical duties across all areas (40%). The role also requires maintaining professional accountability, confidentiality, clinical competency, certifications, and compliance with University, hospital, and department policies. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing assistant.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, direct reports, and key staff.
Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills.
Maintain a CPR provider card.
Maintain professional certifications or licensure in active status.

Nice To Haves

Two years of recent experience preferred.
Ambulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe and report patients’ status and needs; obtain weights, vital signs, and specimens, and report or transport results and specimens as directed.
Operate equipment safely, alert appropriate RN team members to emergencies or changes in patient status, and gather equipment for emergency care when requested.
Demonstrate age-specific competencies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Use aseptic technique; understand equipment, instrumentation, and supplies; decontaminate, clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments, trays, and scopes.
Care for specialty items, verify sterilization dates and package integrity, identify instruments needing immediate turnaround, and maintain sterile inventory.
Perform and interpret biological, chemical, and mechanical sterilization indicators; complete related paperwork and documentation.
Receive orders, dispatch instruments and supplies promptly, identify supplies and instruments, and report equipment requiring repair.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment, recognize and report hazards, check and supply rooms, and perform related duties based on departmental needs.
Perform clinical and clerical functions, including typing, faxing, copying, mailing, answering and routing telephone calls, and working in both clinical and clerical settings.
Implement appropriate preventive measures for patients identified as having safety risks.
Schedule follow-up appointments, consultations, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, operating-room visits, and radiation treatment as ordered; provide patients with appropriate information.
Retrieve diagnostic studies, print next-day schedules, manage and reconcile charges as directed, order stock-room supplies, maintain supplies and forms, and pick up mail daily.
Maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, employee, computer, and other sensitive information; maintain professional demeanor and clinical competency; consult internal experts when appropriate.
Maintain continuing-education documentation and an active CPR provider card; attend mandatory in-services, participate in performance improvement, seek training, and maintain professional certifications or licensure.
Practice within the guidelines and scope of a certified nursing assistant; communicate courteously and effectively with patients, managers, physicians, visitors, and interdisciplinary teams.
Address customer needs, follow through on expectations, attempt to resolve complaints and refer unresolved issues to managers, and work cooperatively to support quality patient care.
Report to work reliably, serve as a mentor and role model, and comply with University, hospital, and department policies and procedures.