Certified Nursing Assistant, Dermatology, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Dermatology unit at the University of Miami Hospital & Clinics UTower provides direct patient care, focusing on personal hygiene, mobility, and nutritional support. This role involves assisting patients with various daily activities, administering specific treatments, and performing basic medical tasks such as specimen collection and vital sign monitoring. The CNA is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean patient environment, transporting patients and equipment, and promptly responding to patient requests. A key aspect of the role is reporting patient conditions to the assigned nurse for professional assessment and adhering to all University and unit-level policies and procedures. This position is part of UHealth-University of Miami Health System, an academic medical center known for patient care, research, and medical education.

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 (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers.
Assists with meals and feeds patients, ambulates, turns, and positions patients, and provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Administers enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and applies restraints.
Performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
Answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly.
Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transports patients and equipment.
Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment.
Measures and records food and liquid intake and output, and checks and records vital signs.
Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.