Certified Nursing Assistant - Department of Student Health and Wellness

The University of Virginia's Department of Student Health and Wellness is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Certified Nursing Assistants assist with caring for patients.

The CNA is part of a team and establishes priorities by collaborating with other team members. The CNA follows protocols for obtaining vital signs and performing simple procedures and receives formal supervision from the Director of Nursing Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing patients for appointments (obtaining vital signs and entering into EMR);
• Maintaining clinic flow;
• Assisting staff with procedures (EKGs, ear irrigations, collecting lab specimens);
• Ensuring patient safety;
• Maintaining infections control standards;
• Preparing patients for discharge and home care (crutches, patient teaching, follow-up appointments, transportation);
• Maintaining unit supplies and equipment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

In the event of an emergency the CNA may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

The salary range for this position is $19.00-$21.00 per hour. This is an overtime eligible position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first year
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

The successful candidate will pass both a background check and a health and drug screen.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma
Experience: At least one year of experience as a CNA.
Licensure: Certified Nursing Aide certification and CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On feet seeing patients and significant movement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0043514. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.