Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Oncology, Per Diem
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides patient care in Surgical Oncology at University of Miami Hospital UTower. The role assists patients with personal hygiene, meals, mobility, positioning, and nourishment, and performs delegated care tasks such as specimen collection, urine testing, vital-sign checks, and intake and output recording. The CNA promptly responds to patient requests, reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse, helps maintain a safe environment, and transports patients and equipment. The position is per diem, with 12-hour day, evening, or night shifts depending on availability. The role may include additional duties as necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Nursing Assistant license.
- Minimum 0–1 year 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and showers.
- Assist patients with meals and feeding; provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Help patients walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed; ambulate, turn, and position patients.
- Administer enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and restraints.
- Perform sugar and acetone urine testing, collect specimens, and provide post-mortem care.
- Respond promptly to patients’ call lights and requests.
- Maintain a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff, and transport patients and equipment.
- Report patient conditions to the assigned nurse to support professional assessment.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake and output, and check and record vital signs.
- Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
- Perform other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Tuition remission
- Other benefits included in a comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
