Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (U), Neurosurgery, Full-Time

About the role

The University of Miami Hospital UTower - Neurology / Neurosurgery UTower has an exciting Full Time Opportunity for a Night Shift Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assists 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.
• Makes measurements 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.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field.
• Experience: Minimum 0 - 1 Year Of Relevant Experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 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).

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.