Patient Safety Observer (U)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant to support patient care in our hospital. Responsibilities include preparing patient rooms, orienting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, meals, mobility, toileting, discharge assistance, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Commitment to University values.
• Ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients' rooms for admission by setting up the items needed by the new patient.
• Orients patients regarding their room, bed, storage, bathroom, TV control, and emergency call light system.
• Assists patients with dressing and undressing and places patients' belongings in appropriate places.
• Assists patients with bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, and evening care.
• Prepares patients for meals, collaborates with primary nurse to ensure the appropriate tray is provided and assists with feedings.
• Assists with positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patients.
• Assists patients with toileting.
• Reports immediately any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
• Assists in the discharge process by helping patients pack their belongings and transporting them to the lobby.
• Follows proper isolation techniques.
• Supports the philosophy of service excellence daily by initiating positive communications with patients, family members, nurses, and physicians.
• Utilizes universal precautions and respects environmental safety guidelines.
• Complies with established measures for infection control, OSHA, and AHCA regulations.
• Attends mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Evenings/Nights/Weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients' rooms for admission by setting up the items needed by the new patient.
• Orients patients regarding their room, bed, storage, bathroom, TV control, and emergency call light system.
• Assists patients with dressing and undressing and places patients' belongings in appropriate places.
• Assists patients with bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, and evening care.
• Prepares patients for meals, collaborates with primary nurse to ensure the appropriate tray is provided and assists with feedings.
• Assists with positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patients.
• Assists patients with toileting.
• Reports immediately any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
• Assists in the discharge process by helping patients pack their belongings and transporting them to the lobby.
• Follows proper isolation techniques.
• Supports the philosophy of service excellence daily by initiating positive communications with patients, family members, nurses, and physicians.
• Utilizes universal precautions and respects environmental safety guidelines.
• Complies with established measures for infection control, OSHA, and AHCA regulations.
• Attends mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification and Licensing:BLS Certification
• Experience:Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

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 timeEmployee Type:Staff