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Certified Nursing AssistantThe Certified Nursing Assistant 1, 2 or 3 performs standard patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing and undressing, bathing, and eating, and collects noninvasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs. Additionally, this employee aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures and documents patient interactions.Work Shift: Full-Time 3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, 1 Weekend workday will be requiredPer Diem 1 or 2 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, 1 Weekend workday may be requiredWork Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing Units UTower (Miami, FL)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.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 or licenseExperience: Minimum 0 - 5 years or more of relevant experience requiredCertification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida CNA license requiredRefer to department description for applicable certification requirementsKnowledge, 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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miami, FL, 33136, US
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