Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Dermatology Department is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant in Miami, Florida. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the role provides direct patient care, assists patients with daily activities, collects specimens and vital signs, supports physicians and nursing staff with procedures, and documents patient interactions. Department duties also include instrument sterilization and maintenance, support for triage and incoming calls, clinic room preparation and stocking, inventory assistance, medical-record documentation, and infection-control activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Ability to complete 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.
An appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
Help patients with meals and feeding, provide water and nourishment, and measure and record food and liquid intake and output.
Assist patients with walking, exercise, ambulation, transfers, and positioning in and out of bed.
Collect specimens; perform sugar and acetone urine testing; and measure and record vital signs.
Administer enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preparations, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and restraints as directed.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests, and report patient conditions to the assigned nurse.
Provide post-mortem care and transport patients and equipment.
Maintain a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff, and identify and report environmental safety hazards.
Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment; clean, inspect, package, and sterilize reusable instruments between procedures.
Maintain knowledge of sterile techniques and follow infection-control procedures, including approved disinfectant contact times, clean and dirty workflow separation, and required sterilization documentation.
Disinfect exam and procedure rooms and patient-contact surfaces, including exam tables, countertops, chairs, and overhead surgical lights and handles, following manufacturer instructions.
Ensure rooms are clean, appropriately equipped, stocked, and ready for patients; rotate inventory and check expiration limits.
Assist with inventory counts and controls as directed by nursing supervisors.
Support the triage unit and assist with incoming calls as needed.
Assist with medical records and paperwork, and document patient communications and interactions in the medical record.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and follow University and unit policies and procedures while safeguarding University assets.
Conduct daily activities and interactions professionally and implement patient-care procedures using proper technique and safety precautions.