Certified Nursing Assistant (U), Penthouse South, Full-Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient support at University of Miami Hospital & Clinics, Nursing Penthouse South. Duties include assisting patients with personal hygiene, meals, mobility, positioning, and nourishment; performing specified basic care tasks and treatments; responding to call lights; monitoring and recording intake and output and vital signs; collecting specimens; providing post-mortem care; transporting patients and equipment; and reporting patient conditions to the assigned nurse. The role also helps maintain a safe and attractive environment and follows University and unit policies and procedures while safeguarding University assets. The listed duties are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary. This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts. Days and nights are listed, and weekends may be required. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. UHealth is an academic health system serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with patient care supported by research and medical education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant license.
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 assisting with bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and showers.
Assist with meals and feed patients; provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Help patients walk, exercise, ambulate, 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 restraints.
Perform sugar and acetone urine testing and collect specimens.
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 to support 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.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as necessary.