Certified Nursing Assistant (U), Cardiac / Telemetry, Full-Time
About the role
This position involves providing direct patient care in the nursing unit, including personal hygiene, meal assistance, and various medical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers.
- 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.
- Assists with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Requirements
Minimum 0 - 1 Year Of Relevant Experience, High school diploma or equivalent, Certified Nursing Assistant license, Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office), Commitment to the University’s core values, Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary, Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Skills
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.
Benefits
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Pay
N/A
Schedule
3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, Weekends and on calls are required