Certified Nursing Assistant (U), Penthouse South, Full-Time
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal care and support to patients in the Nursing Penthouse South at the University of Miami Hospital & Clinics. Duties include assisting with hygiene, meals, mobility, positioning, and comfort treatments; collecting specimens and performing specified tests; responding to patient requests; maintaining a safe environment; transporting patients and equipment; reporting patient conditions to nurses; and measuring and recording intake, output, and vital signs. The listed duties are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Nursing Assistant license.
- 0–1 year of relevant experience.
- Accurately complete assignments with attention to detail.
- Analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- 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 collaboratively.
- Proficiency in computer software, such as Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene care, including assisting with bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and showers.
- Assist patients with meals and feeding, provide water and nourishment between meals, and help patients walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed.
- Ambulate, turn, and position patients.
- Administer enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preparations, 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.
- Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- 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
