Certified Nursing Assistant 2, Deerfield CTU, Full-Time

University of Miami; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care at the Deerfield Beach facility. The role includes helping with hygiene, meals, mobility, and monitoring vitals under nurse supervision.

Responsibilities also cover reporting conditions promptly, maintaining safety, and supporting a positive patient experience in a busy hospital setting. Evening, night, and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA license is required.
• 3+ years of relevant patient care experience.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide for patients’ personal hygiene (baths, bedpans, showers) and assist with meals.
• Assist with mobility, turning, positioning, and nourishment between meals.
• Monitor and record intake/output and vital signs; report changes.
• Deliver safe, hygienic care and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Ambulation assistance

Communication

Discretion

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .Work Shift: (40 hrs. per week) M-F Days 7:30AM - 5:00PMWork Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center - Deerfield Beach, FL - Comprehensive Treatment Unit (CTU)CORE JOB FUNCTIONSProvides 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.Performs minor physical therapy routines.Collects urine samples, attaches EKG leads and removes catheters.Assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition.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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:High school diploma or equivalentCertification and Licensing:Certified Nursing Assistant licenseExperience:Minimum 3 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, 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 timeEmployee Type:Staff