Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical, Full-Time
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides hands-on support to patients in the Medical Surgical Nursing unit at University of Miami Hospital UTower. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, meals, mobility, positioning, and other patient care needs; performing specified treatments and tests; collecting specimens; measuring and recording intake, output, and vital signs; responding to call lights; maintaining a safe environment; transporting patients and equipment; and reporting patient conditions to the assigned nurse. The role follows University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Duties may be expanded as necessary. The position is full-time and scheduled for three 12-hour shifts. Shifts may be days, evenings, nights, or weekends, depending on availability. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Nursing Assistant license.
- Minimum 0–1 year of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides personal hygiene assistance, including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and assistance 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 support professional assessment.
- Measures and records food and liquid intake and output, and checks and records vital signs.
- Helps patients walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards 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
