Certified Nursing Assistant 3, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Full-Time

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University of Miami Hospital UTower. This full-time position involves working shifts of 3 X 12 hours, which may include days, evenings, and nights depending on availability. The role includes providing personal hygiene care for patients, assisting with meals, administering treatments, and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. The position also requires reporting patient conditions to the assigned nurse and performing minor physical therapy routines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• Minimum 5 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.
• 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, output, checks, and records vital signs.
• Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Performs minor physical therapy routines and turning in bed to prevent bedsores.
• May collect urine samples, attach EKG leads and remove catheters.
• Assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition.
• Assists lower level certified nursing assistants.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies, procedures, and safeguards University assets.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission.

What This Job Offers

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