• Job Description

  Req#: R100087443

  Current Employees:

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  Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus

  Work Shift: 40 hrs. per week, Days, Evening or Nights, On-Calls may be required

  Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing PACU Recovery UTower

  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 patient 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 0 - 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)

  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 - 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.

  Job Status:

  Full time

  Employee Type:

  Staff

  Pay Grade:

  H3

• About the company

  The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida.

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