Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Solid Organ Abdominal Transplant (5

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.

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.

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.

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 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.