Certified Nursing Assistant - On Call, Pacu Recovery

Job Overview

Work Shift:

40 hrs per week, Days, Evening or Nights, On‑Calls may be required.

Work Location:

University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing PACU Recovery U Tower.

• Provides patients with personal hygiene assistance including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaving, and shower support.
• Assists patients with meals and feeds, ambulation, turning, positioning, 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.
• Responds promptly to patients' call lights and requests.
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff, and transports patients and equipment.
• Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse for professional assessment.
• Measures and records food and liquid intake and output, and checks and records vital signs.
• Assists patients with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies, procedures, and safeguards University assets.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification and Licensing:
Certified Nursing Assistant license.

Experience:

Minimum 0–1 year 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.

UHealth – University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university‐based health system, provides leading‑edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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