CPT Nursing Attendant Jobs
Nursing Attendant CPT jobs let you apply clinical skills from your healthcare or nursing program directly in patient care settings. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the role must connect to your enrolled coursework. Many hospitals and long-term care facilities actively hire F-1 students for hands-on training rotations.
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Location: UHealth Tower
Shift: 3 Days/12 Hour Shifts (Days Vary)
Note: This is an on-site position and is not remote.
- Provides continuous visual patient observation and surveillance of assigned high risk patients.
- Observes more than one patient at a time at the assigned monitoring station.
- Maintains a clear view of all patients for which they are assigned always.
- Verbally redirects the patient via digital 2-way audio device from engaging in identifiable risk behaviors or in imminent danger.
- Notifies the unit nursing team through communication devices if the patient requires immediate assistance.
- Utilizes the technology required for visualization and interventions for safe patient care in accordance with department standards.
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of electronic systems needed for the role.
- Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit, upon completion of shift and for all new admissions.
- Identifies variances and initiates follow-up actions regarding non-functional equipment.
- Completes required observation documentation at established intervals.
- Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
- Assures safe patient environment and seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazards in patient room with assigned nursing care team.
- 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 or certification in a relevant specialty or field (e.g., Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Associate Degree in Medical Field)
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- 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: 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.
Location: UHealth Tower
Shift: 3 Days/12 Hour Shifts (Days Vary)
Note: This is an on-site position and is not remote.
- Provides continuous visual patient observation and surveillance of assigned high risk patients.
- Observes more than one patient at a time at the assigned monitoring station.
- Maintains a clear view of all patients for which they are assigned always.
- Verbally redirects the patient via digital 2-way audio device from engaging in identifiable risk behaviors or in imminent danger.
- Notifies the unit nursing team through communication devices if the patient requires immediate assistance.
- Utilizes the technology required for visualization and interventions for safe patient care in accordance with department standards.
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of electronic systems needed for the role.
- Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit, upon completion of shift and for all new admissions.
- Identifies variances and initiates follow-up actions regarding non-functional equipment.
- Completes required observation documentation at established intervals.
- Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
- Assures safe patient environment and seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazards in patient room with assigned nursing care team.
- 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 or certification in a relevant specialty or field (e.g., Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Associate Degree in Medical Field)
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- 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: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Nursing Attendant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nursing Attendant job qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your enrolled program has clinical or patient care components. Nursing, healthcare administration, and allied health programs typically satisfy the curriculum connection requirement. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific job duties, such as assisting with patient hygiene, monitoring vitals, or supporting mobility, directly align with your coursework before issuing CPT authorization on your I-20.
Can I work as a Nursing Attendant on CPT without a nursing license?
Most nursing attendant and patient care technician roles don't require a registered nurse license, but some states require a Certified Nursing Assistant credential even for unlicensed positions. Check your state's health department requirements before applying. Some employers will hire you as a trainee and support CNA certification during your CPT period, which also strengthens your curriculum connection argument for your DSO.
How do I find employers who are comfortable hiring F-1 CPT students for patient care roles?
Migrate Mate shows healthcare employers with documented work authorization filing history, which signals they're familiar with F-1 work status. Targeting facilities already enrolled in E-Verify is also a strong filter, since those employers have the compliance infrastructure in place. Hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies are the most common CPT placement settings for nursing attendant roles.
What documentation does my employer need from me to start a CPT job?
Your employer needs your CPT-authorized I-20, your valid F-1 visa stamp, your passport, and your I-94 admission record. The I-20 must show the specific employer name, job title, and authorized dates that match your offer letter exactly. If any detail differs, your DSO will need to issue a corrected I-20 before your first day. Many employers also run E-Verify, which uses your I-9 documents.
Does working full-time as a Nursing Attendant on CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely under USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT regardless of duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation for H-1B transition purposes, discuss your CPT hours with your DSO before agreeing to a full-time nursing attendant schedule.
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