• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Transplant, 5…

    University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)


    UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. Ranked by Forbes among America’s best large employers and among the top 25 large health system employers nationally, we also encompass 3 community hospitals, an NCI designated cancer center, the top children’s hospital in VA, and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics.

     

    5 South is a 28-bed unit that serves both living donors and recipients for kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. We are a mixed unit that cares for both Acute and Intermediate Care (IMU) patients. Almost all of our patients are immunosuppressed and are on multiple hazardous medications. Also, a small population of acute care medicine patients.

     

    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: $15.37 - $23.82 Hourly

    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.

    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 is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click_ here (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) _to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment._