Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (U) Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Full-Time
University of Miami•Miami, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant 1 provides hands-on 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 care needs, while monitoring and recording relevant information and promptly communicating patient conditions to the assigned nurse. The position also helps maintain a safe environment, transports patients and equipment, and follows University and unit policies and procedures. Duties may be expanded as necessary.
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.
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 walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed; ambulate, turn, and position patients.
- 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 to support 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.
- Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Tuition remission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
