Certified Nursing Assistant , Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Certified Nursing Assistant 3, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Full-Time

Locations:
Miami, FL

Time Type:
Full time

Posted on:
Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition : R

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

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

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital UTower - Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• 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, output, 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 bedsores.
• 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, procedures, and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing: Certified Nursing Assistant license

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

• 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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: H5