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　　The University of Miami is currently seeking a full time Certified Nursing Assistant 2 for Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to work in Palm Beach Gardens. The Certified Nursing Assistant 2 performs intermediate patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing and undressing, bathing, eating, collects noninvasive body fluid specimens, gathers vital signs, and assembles, monitors and discontinues intravenous feeding tubes. Additionally, the incumbent works closely with patients on activities of daily living such as transferring from the bed to a chair and performing minor physical therapy routines.

　　CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

　　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.

　　CORE QUALIFICATIONS

　　Education:

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Certification and Licensing:

　　Certified Nursing Assistant license

　　Experience:

　　Minimum 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.

　　DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

　　Department Specific Functions

　　CNA Duties

　　Obtain vital signs, preoperatively and postoperatively or as indicated by the registered nurse. Transfer, move, and transport patients. Prepare admitting surgical bays with equipment and supplies for the next admission, including cleaning. Maintains adequate medical supply stock and prepares supplies for each admission. Observe and report the patient’s status and address patient care needs in collaboration with the registered nurse. Assist with procedures and care in a safe manner as deemed appropriate by the registered nurse. Ensures patient safety, implements appropriate preventative measures for patients (i.e., falls), and assists nurses in responding to emergencies. Coordinates removal of peripheral IV with a registered nurse (with the discretion of RN and successful completion of competency). Ability to attach and conduct 12-lead EKG for RN interpretation. All other pertinent duties as directed by the clinical nurse manager or supervisor.

　　Professional Accountability

　　Demonstrates ability to be highly motivated, assertive, and proactive with assigned duties. Works effectively and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment. Displays courtesy toward customers and maintains professionalism. Communicate effectively with the clinical nurse manager and other interdisciplinary team members. Demonstrate dependability and reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled. Practices within the guidelines and scope of a certified nursing assistant. Maintains professional certifications and licensure in active status.

　　The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

　　UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

　　Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

　　The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

　　Job Status:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Staff

　　Pay Grade:

　　h82

　　The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

　　The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

　　The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

　　Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

　　The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

　　Transforming lives

　　With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

　　The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.