Job Description

Description

SHIFT: PRN
SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Orthopedics Department

Per Diem (PRN) 0.001 FTE

Mercy Hospital
Miami, FL

Facility Description:

Since 1950 Mercy Hospital has been serving the healthcare needs of South Florida. Licensed for 488-beds, Accredited by the Joint Commission, Mercy Hospital is affiliated with more than 1,000 physicians representing a wide range of medical specialties to serve the residents of Miami-Dade county and surrounding communities. Services include emergency care, heart and vascular care, maternity and neonatal care (Level II NICU), as well as outpatient and CARF accredited inpatient rehabilitation. Accessible by land, air and sea, Mercy is designated by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and the hospitals Comprehensive Community Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Mercy Hospital is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida, and affiliated with HCA Healthcares East Florida Division. As Miami-Dade Countys only Catholic hospital, Mercy has maintained its reputation for excellence while following the Catholic tradition of caring for Gods people and providing spiritual support. Since its inception, Mercy Hospital has been dedicated to providing excellent medical care, while remaining true to its mission of caring for the physical and spiritual needs of all the people it serves.

Benefits:

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, and employee stock purchase program.

Job Description:

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Nurse Manager/Director, Nurse Supervisor, RN, LPN the Certified Nursing Assistant performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with Department policy and procedures.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Completes patient vital signs,input/output,blood glucose checks, daily weight and other tasks as assigned and notify nurse with significant changes.
* Answers patient call lights promptly and reports patient needs to assigned nursing personnel for follow up.
* Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to volume, census, and acuity.
* Follows through with assignments and informs supervisor if unable to complete tasks.
* Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for completion of assignments and delivery of safe effective and appropriate care in a timely and accurate manner.
* Explains all treatment and care to the patient and/or family members.

Qualifications

* High school or equivalent preferred.
* Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Florida or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions).
* American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and certification.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Basic computer knowledge.
* 0-2 year(s) of hospital or nursing home facility experience.
* Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
* Working knowledge of medical terminology.

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