Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (U) Oncology, Full-Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care in a high-volume oncology unit. You will assist with personal hygiene, meals, mobility and comfort measures under the supervision of registered nurses.

The role requires responsiveness to patient needs, strict safety practices, and teamwork within a busy clinical setting. Qualified candidates hold Florida CNA certification and a high school diploma, with 0–1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Florida Certificated Nursing Assistant Certification.
• 0–1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides for patients’ personal hygiene and helps with bathing, feeding and mobility.
• Assists with meals, ambulation, turning/positioning and hydration.
• Administers basic procedures and comfort measures under supervision.
• Performs urine tests, specimen collection and post-mortem care as required.
• Responds to patient call lights and requests promptly.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and transports patients/equipment.
• Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse for assessment.
• Monitors intake/output and records vital signs; assists with walking and exercises.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization under pressure

Discretion with confidential info

Evenings/Nights/Weekends availability

Core values alignment

Independent and collaborative work

MS Office proficiency

Education

CNA Certification (Florida)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Work Location

University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing 11 North Oncology UTower

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 and output, and checks and records vital signs.
• Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• 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.

Qualifications

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing

Valid State of Florida Certificated Nursing Assistant Certification

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff