Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Nerancy Neuro Trauma ICU
University of Virginia

Job Info

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The NNICU is a 12 bed intermediate care unit that specializes in caring for patients with strokes, brain or spine surgery, or other conditions involving the brain or nervous system. Our team includes nurses, CNA's, and HUC's who work closely together to provide the best care experience for our patients. CNA's provide direct care and support to patients who need help with activities of daily living, as well as assist nurses with monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and intake/output. HUC's serve as the center of communication for the unit, provide clerical support to patient flow, and help maintain patient records.

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.

• 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.                                                                                  
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Performs administrative support functions. 
• Maintains necessary skills and competencies. 
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Position Compensation Range: $13.12 - $20.34 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: No experience required. Relevant experience preferred.

Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) through the Virginia Board of Nursing or Student nurses who have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

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.

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The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's 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 experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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