Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Oncology, Per Diem

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking a Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care on days, evenings and nights. The role includes assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility and vital signs in a Surgical Oncology unit.

The position requires a CNA license, a high school diploma, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends. Per diem status suggests varying shifts and temporary employment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
• 0–1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient hygiene, meals, mobility, and nourishment.
• Provide patient safety and comfort, transport patients and equipment.
• Respond to call lights and patient requests promptly.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and report conditions to nurse.
• Record intake/output and vital signs as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Evening/night/weekend availability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Shift:

Per Diem (PU) - Days, evenings, nights (12 hrs. shifts depending on availability)

Work Location:

University of Miami Hospital UTower - Surgical Oncology 11 North

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

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: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary