Certified Nursing Assistant 3, Neurology/Telemetry, Full-Time

Nursing Assistant

Shift: Full-Time, 3 X 12 hrs. Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability)

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics UTower - Nursing 6 North Neurology/Telemetry

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.

Performs minor physical therapy routines and turning in bed to prevent bed sores.

May collect urine samples, attach EKG leads and remove catheters.

Assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition.

Assists lower-level certified nursing assistants.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and 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)

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

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff