University of Miami·Miami, Florida
Performs standard patient care activities including hygiene, feeding, and vital signs collection under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assists physicians and nursing staff with medical procedures and documents all patient interactions.
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40 hrs. per week; Days, Nights. Flexible Shift, On-calls and weekends may be required.
University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Interventional Radiology Imaging UTower
The Certified Nursing Assistant 3 - On Call performs standard patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing or 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.
Core job functions 1.
Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers.
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Assists with meals and feeds patients, ambulates, turns, and positions patients, and provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
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Administers enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and applies restraints.
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Performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
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Answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly.
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Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff, and transports patients and equipment.
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Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment.
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Measures and records food and liquid intake and output and checks and records vital signs.
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Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
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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/relevant experience, certification or license
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida CNA license required Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid State of Florida CNA license. Minimum of 0-1 year of relevant experience is required.
Market context
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