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

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in the Oncology Nursing unit (10 North). Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring vitals, while reporting changes to the assigned nurse.

Candidates must hold a CNA license and have 0–1 year of relevant experience. This full-time position requires flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant license is required.
• 0–1 year of relevant experience.
• High attention to detail and patient safety.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and comfort.
• Administer basic procedures and provide support as directed by nursing staff.
• Monitor vital signs and food/water intake; report changes to nurse.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests.
• Maintain safe, clean environment and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Evenings/nights/weekends availability

Independent & collaborative

Empathy & patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Shift

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

Work Location

University of Miami Hospital UTower - Oncology Nursing 10 North

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.

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

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff