Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (U) Oncology, Full-Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package including medical and

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Hospital & Clinics is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to join our nursing team in the 11 North Oncology UTower area. The CNA will assist with patient hygiene, feeding, mobility, and safety, while supporting timely care delivery across day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Candidates must hold a Florida CNA certification and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently or within a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Florida Certificated Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Minimum 5 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.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Provides for patients' personal hygiene by assisting with bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and showers.
• Assists with meals, feeds patients, helps with ambulation and positioning, and provides water and nourishment.
• Administers basic medical tasks as directed and assists with preps and basic care.
• Performs urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights and requests.
• Maintains safe, clean environments and transports patients and equipment.
• Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse for assessment.
• Monitors and records intake/output and vital signs.
• Assists with walking, exercise, and mobility.
• Adheres to university and unit policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida CNA certification

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification and Licensing:Valid State of Florida Certificated Nursing Assistant Certification
• Experience:Minimum 5 years 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 timeEmployee Type:Staff