Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (U), Medical Intensive Care Unit, (MICU), Full-Time

University of Miami • Miami, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at the University of Miami Hospital & Clinics. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and maintain a safe environment. This role supports the assigned nurse in ensuring professional patient assessment and care. The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to transforming lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification in relevant specialty or field
• Minimum 3 years 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

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED