Remote Patient Attendant, Nursing Support Services, Full-Time

Lensa; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Miami is seeking a Nursing Attendant to ensure patient safety and support nursing staff. This full-time role requires a high school diploma, relevant certification, and at least 5 years of experience. The position involves monitoring patients, documenting observations, and collaborating with the nursing team to maintain a safe environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Remission

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous visual patient observation and surveillance.
• Notifies nursing team if patient requires immediate assistance.
• Completes required observation documentation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

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Shift: Full-Time, 3 X 12 hrs. Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability)

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital UTower - Nursing Support Services

• This is an in-person position, it is not remote.
• Provides continuous visual patient observation and surveillance of assigned high risk patients.
• Observes more than one patient at a time at the assigned monitoring station.
• Maintains a clear view of all patients for which they are assigned always.
• Verbally redirects the patient via digital 2-way audio device from engaging in identifiable risk behaviors or in imminent danger.
• Notifies the unit nursing team through communication devices if the patient requires immediate assistance.
• Utilizes the technology required for visualization and interventions for safe patient care in accordance with department standards.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of electronic systems needed for the role.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit, upon completion of shift and for all new admissions.
• Identifies variances and initiates follow-up actions regarding non-functional equipment.
• Completes required observation documentation at established intervals.
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Assures safe patient environment and seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazards in patient room with assigned nursing care team.
• 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.

Education

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification And Licensing

Valid State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills And Attitudes

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• 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.

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

H3

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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