Core Certified Nursing Assistant

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The University of Miami / UHealth Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Certified Nursing Assistant 1 performs standard patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. The incumbent assists patients in dressing and undressing, bathing, and eating, and collects noninvasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs. The Certified Nursing Assistant 1 aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures and documents patient interactions.

Core Job Functions

• Responsible for the sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Maintain updated knowledge of sterile techniques and maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
• Provide additional support for triage unit and assist with incoming calls as needed.
• Administers non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applies restraints.
• Ensure rooms are appropriately equipped and ready to use.
• Stock each clinic room on a regular basis throughout the day, and rotate inventory, assure all stock is within expiration limits.
• Assist with inventory counts and controls as directed by nursing supervisors.
• Assist with medical records, paperwork, etc.
• Document any / all communication with the patient within the medical record, office visits, telephone conversations, messages, etc.
• Consistently maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient care as per HIPAA requirements.
• Conduct daily activities, communications, and interactions in a positive and professional manner.
• Identify and report potential and active environmental safety hazards.
• Implement clinical and technical aspects of patient care with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions.

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

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.

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