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Shift: Full Time - Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability) 
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital - 6 North Neurology UTower

• 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. 
• 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 1 year 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.

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.

UHealth Tower Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100073184.

Various Shifts Available 
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital 

The Nursing Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant to work in the UTower. The Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (U) performs advanced 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. Furthermore, the Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (U) guides and assists lower-level certified nursing assistants.

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 and turning in bed to prevent bed sores.
• May collect urine samples, attach EKG leads and remove catheters. 
• Assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition.
• Assists lower-level certified nursing assistants.
• 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:                                                                                                 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

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.

UHealth Tower Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100073119.

Various Shifts Available 
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital 

The Nursing Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant to work in the UTower. The Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (U) performs advanced 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. Furthermore, the Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (U) guides and assists lower-level certified nursing assistants.

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 and turning in bed to prevent bed sores.
• May collect urine samples, attach EKG leads and remove catheters. 
• Assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition.
• Assists lower-level certified nursing assistants.
• 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:                                                                                                 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

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.

UHealth Tower Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100072684.

Shift: days, evenings, nights, variable shift, depends on availability (3 X 12 hrs.)
Work Location: UHealth Tower – University Miami Hospital (Dermatology)

• 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. 
• 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 1 year 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.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

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.

UHealth Tower Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100072488.

Shift: Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability) 
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital UHealth Tower - Neuro Intensive Care Unit

• 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. 
• 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 1 year 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.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

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.

UHealth Tower Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100068667.

Shift: (days, evening, nights, variable shifts, depends on availability)
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital - Surgical Intensive Care Unit UTower

The Department of SICU has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant to work in UTower. 

• The Certified Nursing Assistant performs standard patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. 
• More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing and 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.

Minimum Qualifications:                                                                                                      

Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification and Licensing:
• Certified Nursing Assistant and BLS certification.

Experience:
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

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.

UHealth Tower Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100049105.

Part-time

The University of Miami is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to work at Sylvester Cancer Center in Miami. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination of the day to day clinic/office activities within the areas of responsibility. This position will perform duties under the direction of the RN’s, with minimal supervision. He/she will work alongside provider and nurses to complete specialty medication appeals, follow up with insurance and communicate with patient for outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.    Technical Duties:  Proficient in math applications and use of spreadsheet programs; ability to operate word processing equipment; advanced written  communication skills including grammar, spelling, and punctuation; thorough         understanding of all regulations regarding personnel practices.

2.    Motor Skills:  Ability to input data to computer.

3.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to interact with others in a professional, courteous, tactful manner; ability to act as a consultant to management.

4.    Mental Abilities:  Organize and prioritize; analyze situations and develop  alternatives; analyze data and develop valid conclusions, develop clear, concise  policies, procedures and correspondence; provide clear direction to others;         manage duties in an environment of changing priorities and frequent deadlines.

5.    Sensory Requirements:  Ability to communicate with others via telephone; ability to read written documents.

IV.    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May require prolonged sitting or standing, some bending, stretching. Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate results. Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 25lbs occasionally. May be required to push/pull up to 250lbs in a wheelchair. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people. Staff must remain flexible and available to provide staffing assistance for any/all disaster or emergency situations.

V.    WORKING CONDITIONS:

1.    Physical Environment:  All work is performed in an air-conditioned office/clinic environment.
2.    Occupational Safety and/or Health Risks: The normal routine may involve blood and/or bodily fluids. Appropriate personal protective equipment including disposable gloves, gowns, masks, face shield, and aprons are available in the department. Ambu bags are readily available. Appropriate receptacles are available for disposal of sharp objects and other biohazardous waste.

VI.    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
•    Provides patient care under the direction of physicians, residents, and nurses in accordance with the hospital standards.
•    Assists all medical providers with minor procedures, as needed.
•    Performs veni-puncture for laboratory testing when necessary on patients.
•    Coordinates patient flow in and out of clinic from waiting area to examination room with the goal and emphasis on minimizing waiting time for patients.
•    Greets all patients in a positive, professional, and friendly manner.
•    Assists medical providers in obtaining pertinent medical information from the patient and is readily available to the physician throughout the examination to facilitate management of patient care.
•    Prepares patient for examination with medical provider (i.e., gown).
•    Performs vital signs effectively (weight, height, pulse, blood pressure, temperature).
•    Practices universal precautions per policy
•    Takes inventory of medical supplies and submits list of necessary items that need to be ordered to the supervisor.
•    Checks expiration dates and discards expired supplies.
•    Responsible for maintaining an appropriate par level of supplies.
•    Knowledge of the various systems: Uchart
•    Knowledge of appropriate specimen collection, handling and storing of specimen, and equipment needed.
•    Calls for pick-up/delivers and transportation of lab specimens to appropriate lab facility (UMH, UMHC, Quest, LabCorp), including time frame for STAT specimens.
•    Responsible for maintaining examination rooms fully stocked and in an organized manner. Ensures examination rooms are clean after a patient has been seen as well as at the end of the day.
•    Wipes down blood pressure cuffs after every patient.
•    Responsible for capturing all clinic supplies utilized to include physical labor costs in accordance with the charge master codes.
•    Documents any treatment, assessment or medical information in the patient medical record.
•    Obtain authorizations for all testing required for patients such as Ultrasounds, Chest X-Rays, Diagnostic procedures, diagnostic tests, etc.
•    Inspects Glucometer, blanket warmer, and eye wash station in clinic daily and documents accordingly into log.
•    Checks temperature of refrigerator in and documents accordingly into log.
•    Obtains Prometheus results prior to clinic visits and when needed. Scans Prometheus results and orders, into UCHART and forwards to the coordinator, on day received.
•    Handles all emergencies adhering to hospital policy in a timely and competent manner always putting patient’s safety and well-being first. 
•    Answers telephone in a professional and diligent manner, returns calls and follows up accordingly.
•    Flexible work schedules will apply and will be based on clinic volumes.
•    Reports broken equipment and enters work orders for repair. 
•    Reports departures from clinic to the supervisor           
•    Performs blood glucose per policy, if applicable.     
•    Assists RN Coordinators with medication refills.
•    Assists with scheduling patient appointments
•    Documents accordingly into shared drive spreadsheet.





CORE QUALIFICATIONS



Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

Note: (If MA presently has, an active MA certification, school verification and exceptions may apply.)



Certification and Licensing:

Approved MA Certifications:

CMA- Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)®

RMA- Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- National Healthcare Association (NHA)

NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant (NHA - NCCT)

NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP)

MA - Medical Assistant without an approved certification must:

provide proof of completion, from an approved educational program

sign an Agreement Statement, stating candidate shall obtain a National wide or Statewide MA certification no more than 12 months from the date of hire.



Additional certification: 

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

HIV &amp; AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification Florida: HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals



Experience:

No previous experience
1 year preferred

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/UMHC Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100076235.

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant with the Department of Nursing at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

The Certified Nursing Assistant 1 performs standard patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing and 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.

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. 

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 1 year of relevant experience

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100077002.

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