Certified Nursing Assistant, PACU SoLé Mia, Full-Time

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami Health System is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant for the PACU at UHealth SoLé Mia in Aventura, Florida. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with day or evening shifts depending on availability. The assistant supports patients with personal care, meals, mobility, treatments, specimen collection, and monitoring, and reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse. The role follows University and unit policies and helps maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification in a relevant specialty or field.
0–1 year of relevant experience.
Complete assignments accurately and 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.

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene care, including bedpan and urinal assistance, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and help with showers.
Assist with meals and feed patients; provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Help patients ambulate, exercise, turn, position, and move in and out of bed.
Administer enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and apply restraints.
Perform sugar and acetone urine testing, collect specimens, and provide post-mortem care.
Respond promptly to patient 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 to support professional assessment.
Measure and record food and liquid intake and output, and check and record vital signs.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as necessary.