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Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Up to $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Work Shift: 3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, Weekends may be required

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital &amp; Clinics - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) UTower 

The University of Miami Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a certified professional that fulfills the need of patient care in the hospital.
Through collaborative efforts with members of the interdisciplinary team, the CNA performs various duties under the direction of the nurse, charge nurse and/or unit director or designee.
The CNA performs various duties and observes the patients’ conditions and reports to the nurse.
Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a Current Florida C.N.A. and BLS (CPR) certification.
One (1) year of patient care experience in a Acute Care (Hospital) setting preferred. Any combination of experience, education and/or certifications will be considered.
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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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. Click here for additional information.

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:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
 

Experience:
Minimum 1 year 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.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Certified Nursing Assistant 3, Neuro Intensive Care Unit,
Up to $2,500 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) 

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                          

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                          

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Experience:

Minimum 5 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.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

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