Certified Nursing Assistant 2, Research Infusion Services (GCRB), Full -Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Hospital is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and affiliated units. The role emphasizes hygiene, mobility assistance, meal support, and safe patient handling.

Ideal candidates will have a valid CNA license, a high school diploma, and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with flexibility to work evenings, nights, or weekends as needed within a comprehensive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• CNA license required and valid.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure.
• Confidential information handling with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient hygiene, help with baths, shampoos, and grooming.
• Assist with meals, mobility, turning, and hydration between meals.
• Administer basic procedures including dressings and preps as directed.
• Collect urine samples and monitor vital signs as assigned.
• Report patient conditions to the nurse for assessment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Evenings nights weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Work Shift: 40 hrs. per week M-F Days Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center - Research Infusion Services (GCRB), Griffin Cancer Research Building

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.
• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification and Licensing:Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Experience:Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• 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