Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Full-Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant works in the Nursing Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at University of Miami Hospital & Clinics – UTower. The role provides personal care and assistance to patients, including hygiene, meals, mobility, positioning, and nourishment. It also includes carrying out specified patient-care tasks, collecting specimens, recording intake and output and vital signs, responding to call lights, and transporting patients and equipment. The position reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse and follows University and unit-level policies and procedures while safeguarding University assets. The listed duties are not exhaustive and may be expanded as needed. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts. Days, nights, and weekends may be required. 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.
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, such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene care, including bedpan and urinal assistance, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and help with showers.
Assist patients with meals and feeding; provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Help patients walk, exercise, ambulate, turn, position themselves, and move in and out of bed.
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; 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.