Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Orthopedics & Trauma, 6 East

University of Virginia

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Performs patient care and administrative support functions under professional supervision in various healthcare settings. Assists patients with personal care and basic nursing skills to promote health and wellness.

Qualifications

You have completed a state-approved Nurse Aide education program or the Fundamentals of Nursing course and possess or can obtain a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Virginia within four months of hire. You are responsible for providing direct patient care, including personal care assistance and basic nursing skills, while ensuring a safe environment and performing administrative support functions.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CNA

BLS

Fundamentals of Nursing

Job Description

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.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequent bending and stooping; proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $12.77 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

  • Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Certification and education support

  • Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

University of Virginia

UVA Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region. UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally. In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth. UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
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