Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Medical Center Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
* 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 Experience: No experience required Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.
* Certified to practice as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia OR must meet one of the following criteria (required): (1) Successful completion of the UVa PCT Education Program OR Successful completion of another PCT Education Program that has been approved by NPDS.
(2) Documented proof of at least 1 year of recent (within past 2 years) experience in a similar PCT role from an outside institution.
Candidate must successfully complete a written exam and must successfully demonstrate clinical skills during 6 month probationary period.
(3) Passage of a nationally recognized and accredited PCT Certification exam.
(Example - National Healthcareer Association - C-PCT). Present Certificate as verification.
* OR must meet one of the following criteria (required): (1) Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic are exempt from the Certified Nurse Aide requirement.
(2) EMT or above certification.
Candidate will complete the UVA PCT Course within 6 month probationary period (3) Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
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 Position Compensation Range: $15.37 - $23.82 Hourly UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.
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