Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Full-Time

About the role

This position provides direct patient care in the Nursing Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at the University of Miami Hospital & Clinics.

Responsibilities

• Gives 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• Minimum 0 - 1 Year Of Relevant Experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Work Shift: 3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, Weekends may be required.