Certified Nursing Assistant 1; H), UMHC-SCCC - Perio-Op & Surgery Center

Work Shift:

40 hrs. per week;
Days, 7AM - 3:30PM; M-F

Work Location:

University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - UMHC-SCCC - Perio-Op & Surgery Center

• 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 patients with help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and 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/relevant experience.
• Certification and Licensing:
  Valid State of Florida CNA license required. Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements.
• Experience:
  
  0
  -1 year minimum experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Learning Agility:
    Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
  • Teamwork:
    Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
  • Technical Proficiency:
    Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
  • Communication:
    Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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

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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

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