Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Department has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to work in UTower. The Staff Nurse (RN) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, evaluates and delivers patient care through collaborative efforts with members of the interdisciplinary team in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practices. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient and family teaching. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care. Reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders. Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures and treatments. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders. Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e. HIPAA). Uses best practices for transition of patient care. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed. Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role. Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Work Experience Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree. Certification and Licensing: Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS/ACLS certification required. Experience: Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Nursing Care 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity Medical Assistant 1 for the Sleep Center in Miami, Florida. The Medical Assistant (MA) 1 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA provides hands-on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA provides care within the philosophy, mission, vision, and values, as well as within the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the University of Miami. As a professional, monitors the quality of care provided and nurtures a compassionate and healing environment. The MA works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Designee in charge of the Unit or Clinic to ensure a safe delivery of care that supports the UHealth mission. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Caring Science The Medical Assistant (MA) provides overall care with loving kindness. As a member of the team, the MA will utilize creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what they are feeling. The MA creates a safe comfortable environment that allows the patient to heal physically and spiritually. Establishes a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support. Organization and Work Role Functions Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seeks assistance when needed. Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings. Commits to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Meets diverse communication needs of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Professional Practice Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations. Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem. Core Duties and Qualifications Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology. Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed. Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. Performs routine laboratory tests. Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record. Observes and reports patient’s signs or symptoms changes. Administers medication safely as directed by the physician. Assists in patient care activities such as walking. Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations. Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work. Provides patient with provider’s care instructions and information. Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties. Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards University’s assets. *Note: Designee in charge of the unit shall assign specific functions and competencies pertinent to the unit. Physician in charge shall review and sign-off all Medical Assistant’s competencies and evaluations. Important Note: Medical Assistants (MA) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration. This list of duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive, it may expand to include others, as necessary. 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 & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification Florida: HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN is also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care.The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN is also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories. Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability. Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools. 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 Certification and Licensing: Florida APRN license Graduate of master’s in science of nursing or higher curriculum. Board certification as APRN from nationally accredited organization such as American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Current Certification in BLS and ACLS CITI certification within one month of employment ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification on hire or during orientation Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant advanced practice nursing experience (preferred). Preferred 2 years of experience in treating hematology/oncology patients. Professional Development AOCNP certification within one year of employment Participates in 360 ◦ peer review process Submits annual protocols to practice site Maintains national certification and organizational credentials Able to author of contribute to an article. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Department Specific Functions Serve as a primary clinical point of contact for high-priority cancer patients, ensuring timely assessment, triage, follow-up, and coordination of care across the oncology continuum. Review outside records, pathology, imaging, laboratory results, and prior treatment history to support timely clinical decision-making and appropriate assignment to the oncology team. Coordinate expedited access to oncology specialists, diagnostic testing, procedures, treatment planning, and supportive services to reduce delays in care for high-priority patients. Provides patient/family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, treatment symptoms and outcomes, possible complications, goals of care, medications, discharge planning, survivorship, and lifestyle modification. Collaborate closely with physicians, disease-site teams, nursing, navigation, scheduling, social work, and supportive care teams to ensure seamless and patient-centered care coordination. Triage urgent symptoms, abnormal test results, treatment-related toxicities, or changes in clinical status and escalate concerns to the appropriate physician or care team in a timely manner. Facilitate communication between the patient, family/caregivers, referring providers, and the oncology care team to support understanding of the care plan and next steps. Serve as a liaison with referring providers and external institutions to obtain necessary records, clarify urgency, and ensure continuity of care for high-priority patients. Participate in staff meetings and other pertinent meetings related. Collects data for patient and High Priority Patient (HPP) program evaluation and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities. Track key program metrics for high-priority patients, such as time to appointment, time to treatment, completed referrals, barriers addressed, patient outcomes, and care coordination interventions. Participate in unit QI/Research projects. Provides coverage to areas of need when assigned. Provides new patient education, and ongoing teaching to oncology patients according to accreditation requirements. Provide education on and referrals to the Survivorship and Supportive Care Program. Assure appropriate transfer of patient/communication/documentation to the patient’s physician and team. Facilitates shared decision making with the patients, caregivers, families, and care team. Promotes advanced care planning by assisting patients in formulating a discussion with their care team. Screen patients for clinical trials and refer to the appropriate primary investigator (PI). Collaborates with referring physician or physician investigator (PI) through discussion and assessment of diagnoses and ascertains patient eligibility for participation in the Extended Access Program (EAP), including documentation of criteria specified in the EAP protocol. Attends institutional PI and Site Disease Group (SDG) meetings and participates by providing patient updates. Supports the physician, regulatory analyst, and/or staff with accurate reporting of adverse events, by expanded access program/compassionate use participants in accordance with regulatory requirements. Acts as liaison between physician, clinical team and regulatory analyst for the completion and submission of expanded access/compassionate use documents. Precept or mentor nursing staff and nursing students. Demonstrates awareness of community and hospital resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them. Work with outreach team to identify and create opportunities for patients/to share their experience in the community and build awareness, ultimately leading to potential new patients. Support patient events internally and externally. Outpatient Oncology Clinics and/or Hospital-based Centers (in addition to Core Job Functions) May travel to main campus and satellites to provide care to patients that are new to the system and or require follow-up care. Round with collaborating physician(s) at main campus, the hospital, and satellite locations. Collaborate with physicians, staff, and leaders in the care of outpatients. Inpatient Consultations and Follow-up Care Assist collaborating physician(s) with coordination of care to those patients that are Hospitalized. Support appropriate coordination of care when preparing patients for discharge. Consult with collaborating physicians on the initial consults and follow-up care of hospitalized patients. Communicate with Patient Experience Team, Sylvester Inpatient Service Leaders, and UTOWER staff on Sylvester Friends and Family patients being admitted. Communication/Patient Satisfaction: Leads by example to provide service excellence by communicating in a cooperative, positive and professional manner. Displays courtesy toward customers by introducing self and addressing customer by name. Meets customers’ expectations by listening, seeking solutions to potential and actual problems, and 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. Report any patient complaints or issues with care to direct report and/or the Oncology Service Line leader. Professional Accountability: Assumes responsibility for self-improvement by attendance at in-services and or other related continuing education opportunities classes, staff meetings, and education related to personal growth and departmental needs. Obtains appropriate continuing education credits needed to maintain professional licenses and certification and institutional accreditations. Participates in appropriate professional organizations. Maintains and completes Personnel Development Record as per policy. Maintains oncology certification, chemotherapy competency, and APRN/RN license. Demonstrates dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled. Assists other team members as appropriate. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APP also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care. The APP will work within the oncology service line. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories. Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities. Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiological stability. Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Infusion/Comprehensive Treatment Unit (CTU) Provides Infusion/chemotherapy treatment unit (CTU) coverage at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) main campus and/or at satellite locations. This includes on-call, weekends, and cross coverage. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling Able to collaborate with physicians and other providers regarding the care of a patient receiving treatment in the CTU and in all settings, outpatient and inpatient. Assures appropriate medical documentation according to Medical Staff policies/bylaws. Responds to emergencies and/or rapid responses. Assures the patient is transferred to the appropriate physician/specialty/hospital for continuation of care or when a higher level of care is necessary. Collaborates with pharmacy, nursing staff, and other disciplines to optimize the quality of care and time of the patients treated at CTU. Refers to support services when needed. Precepts or mentors APP students, Fellows, nursing staff, and nursing students. Assists in the management of family dynamics, coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care. Facilitates the coordination of outpatient care and services as needed. Promotes evidence-based practice. Obtains informed consent, as indicated. Participates in Unit Councils, QI/Research projects. Assists when needed, optimizing infusion center workflows by providing direct patient care that may include but is not limited to injections, assuming charge role, etc.) Conducts monthly educational in-services to staff based on relevant infusion center topics as necessary. Performs patient triage, develops a plan of care and determines the urgency/escalation to the patient’s attending physician/provider. Provides symptom management for side effects related to their cancer or treatment. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and credentialing, according to written standardized procedures where applicable Ensures compliance with legal, billing, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures Communicates daily with triage nurse regarding patients who need to be added to OCC clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment. Clinical Role/Research Provides care to a select group of patients by determining and rendering advanced nursing and medical interventions.Assessment/Diagnosis: Assesses patients by interviewing/examining the patient, reviewing the patient’s medical history, provider’s/physician’s/PI/Sub-PI diagnosis and orders, diagnostic test results (labs, x-ray, MRI, etc.) to determine medical diagnosis, plan of care and monitor patient’s progress. Reviews the medical record including physician/consultation notes, lab(s) and diagnostic tests results. Formulates medical diagnoses based on above data. Screens for patients for clinical trials based on information collected above. Collaborates with referring physician or physician investigator (PI) through discussion and assessment of diagnoses and ascertain study patient eligibility for a clinical trial, including documentation of criteria specified in the protocol. Assesses patients for trial-related and non-trial related symptoms and ensures evidence-based symptom management while maintaining trial compliance. During Phase I/dose escalation studies, collaborates with the principal investigator to determine if dose limiting toxicity has been achieved based on adverse event assessment data and clinical judgement. The APP will also work with the clinic/triage nurse and physician investigator (PI) to assure timely call back to patient calls regarding any medical or study procedure concerns. Planning/Outcomes: Develops a plan of care from the assessment/diagnoses and physician/PI/Sub-PI collaboration. Identifies expected outcomes based on the assessment/diagnoses and physician/PI/sub-PI collaboration. Ensures initial and ongoing consent process is performed and documented in compliance with FDA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional sponsor, IRB, and other applicable regulations, guidance’s, and policies. Participates in the education of clinical trial patients about their clinical trial and significant new information that is forthcoming during or after the conduct of the trial. Ensures ordering and scheduling of all procedures/exams that are required to enroll patients, for further assessment for adverse events, and for evaluation of disease response to study treatment according to protocol. Ensures adherence to protocol schedule of events, study drug, and other requirements. Ensures the successful completion of correlative components of the clinical trial (pharmacokinetics and quality of life studies). Orders, prescribes, and recommends interventions in plan of care that reflects expected outcomes. Implementation: Institutes necessary actions as outlines in the plan of care. Collaborates with research and primary care team members to ensure implementation of plan Implements physician/PI/Sub-PI orders per protocol. Works in collaboration with study team to assure good documentation clinical practices and assures there is a source related to the documentation being performed. Documents assessment, management, and evaluation in source documents for patients on clinical trials as appropriate to the protocol and role. Documents adverse events according to CTCAE criteria. Provides patient/family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, treatment outcomes, possible complications, medications, drug handling (oral treatments), discharge/follow-up planning and lifestyle modification. Integrates current knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care and technological advances into scope of practice. Communicates plan of care to team members. Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care. Evaluation: Evaluates the patient’s progress in attaining expected outcomes by follow up with collaborating physician and staff Evaluates disease response results and physical assessment data in conjunction with the principal investigator or sub investigator to determine response per the protocol. Assures patient is transferred to appropriate physician/specialty once study completed. Consultation/Collaboration: Consults with collaborating physician(s) on implementation, evaluation and revision of treatment plan. Ensures ongoing formal and informal communication regarding clinical trials with team members. Promotes ongoing compliance with key ethical concepts by the research team, including informed consent, documentation, respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. Develops relationships with referring physicians, clinical staff, and ancillary departments to facilitate compliance with an accrual to clinical trials. Provides education related to clinical trials to staff, patients and their significant others. Advocates for clinical trial patients as well as for promotion and integrity of the clinical trial. Advocates for clinical trials by participating in community outreach efforts to provide general clinical trials education when opportunities arise. Coordinates care with interdisciplinary health care team in the development and implementation of plan of care. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients. Attends institutional PI and Site Disease Group (SDG) meetings and participates by providing patient updates required by study team and any potential patients that can be enrolled. 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/DEPARTMENT QUALIFICATIONS Education: Master’s Degree or higher Certification and Licensing: Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) license If APRN, Graduate of master’s in science of nursing or higher curriculum If PA, Graduate if Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree Board certification as APRN from nationally accredited organization such as American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Board certification as a PA from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current Certification in BLS and ACLS CITI certification within one month of employment ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate on hire or during orientation. Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant advanced practice provider experience Preferred 2 years of experience in treating hematology/oncology patients. Preferred 1-2 years of experience in clinical research. Professional Development AOCNP certification within one year of employment, applicable to APRN Participates in 360 ◦ peer review process. Submits annual protocols to practice site. Maintains national certification. Attend one national conference. Attend monthly educational grand rounds or relevant educational in-house meetings. Able to author of contribute to an article. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written. Apply for privileges for bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and Omaya reservoir procedures within three months of hire. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . Work Shift: Full-Time: 3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, Weekends may be required Work Location: University of Miami Hospital UTower - Neurology Nursing 6 North 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 0 -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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
