Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCT) Staffin[...]

UVA Engineering; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants to join their team in Charlottesville. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment where you will assist patients with personal care and perform essential nursing skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. With a focus on patient health and wellness, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you care for. The role includes a competitive salary range, a generous sign-on bonus, and a commitment to professional development. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Care Benefits

Professional Development

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Assists patients with personal care and basic nursing skills.
• Captures and records patient data, vital signs, and reports changes.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and administrative support under supervision.
• Documents all patient care activities and maintains a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Nursing Skills

Data Recording

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCT) Staffing Resource Office (SRO) - Full Time

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*$4,000 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates with one year commitment to UVA Health*

Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of Medical Center professionals in an inpatient or outpatient setting or in a patient’s home.

• Sign on Bonus up to $4,000
• Assists patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization. Performs basic nursing skills, as delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedure, to promote patient health and wellness.
• Captures and records patient data, such as vital signs, weights and measurement of intake and output.
• Reports changes in patient condition and abnormal findings in patient data promptly to the registered nurse.
• Assists patient with personal hygiene needs.
• Assists patient with ADLs, exercise and ambulation.
• Obtains, labels and forwards specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Documents all patient care activities.
• Assists professional healthcare staff with performing physical examinations and patient procedures.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Observes for environmental factors affecting patient/staff safety on an ongoing basis. Reports any potential hazards immediately.
• Identifies patients prior to any intervention.
• Maintains safe transfer and patient positioning practices.
• Cleans equipment and performs safety checks as directed.
• Reports incidents involving patients, staff and/or visitors promptly to RN or supervisor using the institution’s quality reporting process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of institution’s fire/emergency/infection control programs.
• Performs administrative support functions.
• Completes medical record duties, including file maintenance and record keeping as directed.
• Completes supply stocking, inventory and ordering as directed.
• Performs additional duties as directed, including but not limited to scheduling diagnostic procedures, meeting and greeting patients, or delivering specific supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains necessary skills and competencies.
• Achieves and maintains competency in the use of equipment (i.e., lifting and moving patients).
• Identifies strengths and opportunities for professional development and goals for self-improvement.
• Completes annual mandatory training activities and regulatory in-service requirements with-in established timeframes.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Position Compensation Range: $15.37 - $23.82 Hourly

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: No experience required. Relevant experience preferred.

Licensure: Certified Nursing Aide certification (CNA) through the Virginia Board of Nursing. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Range: $15.37 - $23.82

NURSE ASSISTANT

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent. Must have completed a state-approved Nurse Aide education program or have completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course as a student nurse.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: Obtains Certification as Nurse Aide (CNA) in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 4 months of hire or is a student nurse who has successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Range: $15.00 - $20.34

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.

• Certified to practice as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia and must meet one of the following criteria (required):
• Successful completion of the UVa PCT Education Program OR Successful completion of another PCT Education Program that has been approved by NPDS.
• Documented proof of at least 1 year of recent (within past 2 years) experience in a similar PCT role from an outside institution. Candidate must successfully complete a written exam and must successfully demonstrate clinical skills during 6 month probationary period.
• Passage of a nationally recognized and accredited PCT Certification exam. (Example - National Healthcareer Association - C-PCT). Present Certificate as verification.
• OR must meet one of the following criteria (required):
• Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic are exempt from the Certified Nurse Aide requirement.
• EMT or above certification. Candidate will complete the UVA PCT Course within 6-month probationary period.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  
  

Range: $15.37 -$23.82

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs and > 100lbs (Home Health Aide only). May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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