Certified Nursing Assistant, Dermatology, Per Diem
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 3 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
Shift
- Per Diem (PU)
- Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability)
Work Location
University of Miami Hospital - Nursing 6 South Dermatology UTower
Provides for patients’ personal hygiene
- gives bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves
- assists with showers
Assists with meals and feeds patients
- ambulates, turns, and positions patients
- 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.
- 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.
- performs sugar and acetone urine testing
- specimen collection
- post-mortem care
Answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly.
- answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly
Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transports patients and equipment.
- maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff
- transports patients and equipment
Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment.
- reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment
Maintains accurate records of food and liquid intake and output and checks and records vital signs.
- measures and records food and liquid intake and output
- checks and records vital signs
Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
- provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
Performs minor physical therapy routines.
- performs minor physical therapy routines
Collections urine samples, attaches EKG leads and removes catheters.
- collects urine samples
- attaches EKG leads and removes catheters
Assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition.
- assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
- adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures
- safeguards University assets
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification and Licensing: Certified Nursing Assistant license
- 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)