Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Full Time

This is your moment to join the team at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and the #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Our hospital is a nationally acclaimed pediatric academic center, offering advanced specialty and surgical care services for children and their families. We are seeking experienced nurses to join our Magnet-recognized Academic Medical Center, dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering innovation in healthcare.

Why Join Our Team?

Prestigious Academic Excellence: Work within UVA Health, a nationally acclaimed academic hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center.

Comprehensive Pediatric Services: ELSO Center of Excellence for ECMO

64-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

25-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

38-bed Acute/Intermediate Care Pediatric Unit

Pediatric Emergence Department

Benefits of Joining UVA Health:

Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Savings Plans.

Additional perks such as education support and generous paid time off.

Be part of a community dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming women’s and children’s healthcare. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today to join our mission of providing world-class care for families.

This position is Full Time (36 hrs, 3 12 hr shifts). It is a rotating shift position (Days/Nights)

• 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

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.

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  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.

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  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

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