Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (U) Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Full-Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant 1 provides patient care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at University of Miami Hospital & Clinics. The role supports patients with personal hygiene, meals, mobility, positioning, and other routine care, and reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse for professional assessment. The CNA also monitors and records intake and output and vital signs, collects specimens, performs assigned treatments and procedures, and helps maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts. Shifts may include days, nights, and weekends. Duties are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant license.
Zero to one 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.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and showers.
Assist with meals and feeding; provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Help patients ambulate, walk, exercise, turn, position, and move in and out of bed.
Administer enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and restraints.
Perform sugar and acetone urine testing, collect specimens, and provide post-mortem care.
Respond promptly to patients’ call lights and requests.
Maintain a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff, and transport patients and equipment.
Report patient conditions to the assigned nurse for professional assessment.
Measure and record food and liquid intake and output, and check and record vital signs.
Perform minor physical therapy routines.
Collect urine samples, attach EKG leads, and remove catheters.
Assemble, monitor, and discontinue feeding of intravenous nutrition.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.