Certified Nursing Assistant 1, UHealth SoLe' Mia, Full-Time

University of Miami; North Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for its new UHealth facility in North Miami. This full-time role involves providing essential patient care, including personal hygiene assistance and monitoring vital signs. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a sign-on bonus, reflecting the institution's commitment to quality healthcare and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field is necessary.
• 0-1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal hygiene care for patients.
• Assists with meals and feeding patients.
• Records vital signs and reports conditions to nurses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize work

Confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in relevant specialty

Job description

Current Employees:

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Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Shift: Full-Time, 40 hrs. M-F Days, evenings (depending on availability)

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - UHealth SoLe' Mia (Aventura, FL)

The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia opening September2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities.

Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

The University of Miami UHealth – CTU at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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 patients with 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:
Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:
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.

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