School Nurse Jobs at University of Miami with Visa Sponsorship
University of Miami hires School Nurses across its health and student services teams, and has an established track record of sponsoring international healthcare professionals through multiple visa pathways. If you're a qualified nurse targeting a university healthcare environment, this is a well-worn path.
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Work Shift: 3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, 1 Weekend Day may be required
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing Support Services UTower
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Nursing Assistant 2 performs intermediate patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing and undressing, bathing, eating, collects noninvasive body fluid specimens, gathers vital signs, and assembles, monitors and discontinues intravenous feeding tubes. Additionally, the incumbent works closely with patients on activities of daily living such as transferring from the bed to a chair and performing minor physical therapy routines.
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/relevant experience, certification or license
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida CNA license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
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 time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
Work Shift: 3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, 1 Weekend Day may be required
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing Support Services UTower
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Nursing Assistant 2 performs intermediate patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing and undressing, bathing, eating, collects noninvasive body fluid specimens, gathers vital signs, and assembles, monitors and discontinues intravenous feeding tubes. Additionally, the incumbent works closely with patients on activities of daily living such as transferring from the bed to a chair and performing minor physical therapy routines.
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/relevant experience, certification or license
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida CNA license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
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 time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding School Nurse Jobs at University of Miami Jobs
Verify Your RN License Transfers Cleanly
Florida requires RN licensure through the Florida Board of Nursing before you can start. If your credential was issued abroad, begin the CGFNS equivalency evaluation early. Delays here are the most common reason nursing offers stall before H-1B filing begins.
Target Open Roles During Peak Hiring Cycles
University of Miami's student health and campus nursing teams tend to post roles ahead of the fall semester. Applying in late spring gives you the best window to clear onboarding and credentialing before the academic year starts.
Understand How TN Status Works for Nurses
If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN status can get you working faster than H-1B and without lottery risk. For nursing under TN, you must hold a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree. Confirm this credential requirement with DOL guidelines before applying.
Browse Sponsored Nursing Roles on Migrate Mate
Searching for nursing openings at universities that actively sponsor visas takes time. Use Migrate Mate to filter School Nurse jobs at University of Miami by visa type, so you're only reviewing roles that match your immigration status or sponsorship needs.
Prepare for USCIS Specialty Occupation Scrutiny
H-1B approval for nursing roles can draw USCIS requests for evidence because the specialty occupation standard is applied strictly. Having documentation that your role requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field strengthens the petition significantly.
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Find School Nurse at University of Miami JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does University of Miami sponsor H-1B visas for School Nurses?
Yes, University of Miami sponsors H-1B visas for School Nurse roles. As a large university employer, it has the infrastructure to manage H-1B filings through immigration counsel. Because H-1B petitions for nursing roles can attract USCIS scrutiny around specialty occupation eligibility, your offer letter and job description should clearly document the degree requirement for the role.
How do I apply for School Nurse jobs at University of Miami?
Applications go through the University of Miami's careers portal at miami.edu/careers. Search for nursing or student health roles and apply directly. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse School Nurse openings at University of Miami filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify roles aligned with your specific immigration status before you apply.
Which visa types does University of Miami commonly use for School Nurse roles?
University of Miami sponsors School Nurses through H-1B, TN, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens and moves faster than H-1B. J-1 is used for exchange program participants. For long-term employment, EB-3 is the most common Green Card route for registered nurses.
What qualifications does University of Miami expect for School Nurse positions?
Most School Nurse roles require an active Florida RN license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and relevant clinical experience, often in a school, occupational, or ambulatory care setting. Some positions working with university student populations may also require CPR certification, familiarity with electronic health records, and experience managing chronic conditions in young adults.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a School Nurse role at University of Miami?
Timeline depends on the visa category. TN status for eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens can be granted at the port of entry on the start date. H-1B standard processing takes four to six months after the October 1 cap-subject start date. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-3 typically takes one to three years depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing backlogs.
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