Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (U) Cardiothoracic, Full-Time

University of Miami • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA) position on the Cardiothoracic unit at the University of Miami Hospital & Clinics is a full-time role responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The position is part of UHealth-University of Miami Health System, a leading academic medical center known for its cutting-edge patient care, research, and medical education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Minimum 0 -1 year of relevant experience
• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED