Certified Nursing Assistant, MICU, Per Diem (PD)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - UTower. The role supports patients with personal hygiene, meals, mobility, positioning, treatments, specimen collection, and other care needs; monitors and records intake and output and vital signs; responds promptly to patient requests; and reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse. The position follows University and unit policies and helps maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. This is a per-diem position, scheduled for one or two 12-hour shifts. Days, nights, and weekends may be required. The listed duties are not exhaustive and may vary according to departmental needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, certification, or license.
- Minimum 0–1 year of relevant experience required.
- Valid State of Florida CNA license required.
- Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene care, including bedpan and urinal assistance, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and assistance with showers.
- Assist patients with meals and feeding, provide fresh water and nourishment between meals, and help patients ambulate, turn, and position.
- 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.
- Help patients walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed.
- Follow 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
