Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Miami is seeking a CNA for a job in Deerfield, Florida.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: CNA
• Discipline: CNA
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Up to $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Work Shift: (40 hrs. per week) M-F Days 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital and Clinics - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center - Deerfield Beach, FL - Comprehensive Treatment Unit (CTU)

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers.

2. Assists with meals and feeds patients, ambulates, turns, and positions patients, and provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.

3. Administers enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and applies restraints.

4. Performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.

5. Answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly.

6. Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transports patients and equipment.

7. Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment.

8. Measures and records food and liquid intake and output, and checks and records vital signs.

9. Provides patients with help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.

10. 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Experience:

Minimum 3 years 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.

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 ground breaking 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. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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

University of Miami Job ID #R100094107.

About University of Miami

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 403b retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Continuing Education