• Certified Nurse Assistant - Solid Organ Abdominal…

    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._