Certified Nursing Assistant (U), Cardiac / Telemetry, Full-Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at the University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing 8 North Cardiac / Telemetry UTower is a full-time role requiring the ability to work 3 x 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and on-call duties. The CNA will provide essential patient care, including personal hygiene, assistance with meals, ambulation, turning, and positioning. They will also administer treatments, collect specimens, perform testing, and provide post-mortem care. Maintaining a safe environment, transporting patients and equipment, and reporting patient conditions to the assigned nurse are key responsibilities. The role involves measuring and recording intake and output, checking vital signs, and assisting patients with mobility. Adherence to University and unit-level policies and procedures, as well as safeguarding University assets, is expected. This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be expanded as needed.

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.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

Provides for patient's 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.
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.