Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Oncology, Per Diem

Join UHealth-University of Miami Health System as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Surgical Oncology. This per diem position is based in the Surgical Oncology unit (11 North) at University of Miami Hospital UTower, where you will provide direct patient care support to oncology patients undergoing surgical treatment.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a specialized surgical oncology unit within an academic medical center that serves South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean. UHealth is the region's only university-based health system and provides leading-edge patient care supported by the Miller School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients' personal hygiene care including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assist with showers
• Assist with meals and feed patients as needed
• Ambulate, turn, and position patients, and provide fresh water and nourishment between meals
• Administer en745, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and apply restraints
• Perform sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care
• Answer patients' call lights and requests promptly
• Maintain a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff
• Transport patients and equipment as needed
• Report patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment
• Measure and record food and liquid intake and output
• Check and record vital signs
• Provide patient assistance with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets

Schedule

This is a per diem position with flexible availability. Shifts are 12 hours and may include days, evenings, or nights depending on your availability. You must be able to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Minimum 0-1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to complete 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 independently and/or in a collaborative environment
• Commitment to the University's core values

Employment Type

This is a temporary, part-time per diem position.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition remission.