Ortho-Trauma CNA: Compassionate Patient-Care Partner

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a patient-focused Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, hygiene, mobility, and documentation while maintaining a safe environment and supporting clinical staff. This role requires rotating schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet a 24/7 health system demand.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in nursing program with RN license must be obtained within 3 months, otherwise CNA certification is required.
• State of Utah CNA or Nursing Assistant certification is required for this role.
• Successful candidates demonstrate patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with feeding, mobility, grooming, toileting, and daily activities.
• Reinforce education to patients and families as delegated by the care team.
• Collect, report and document data related to direct patient care activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient patient care environment.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed and support charting and orders.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Strong communication

Customer service

Phone & paging system

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification or RN student

Tools

Hospital paging system

Multi-line phone system

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a patient-focused Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, hygiene, mobility, and documentation while maintaining a safe environment and supporting clinical staff. This role requires rotating schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet a 24/7 health system demand.