Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Full Time

  • Charlottesville
  • University Of Virginia
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 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. Culture, vision, and innovation-these are just a few reasons why UVA Health is an employer of choice for healthcare professionals not only in Virginia, but throughout the healthcare industry. Led by the input, ideas, and insights from our team members, we are resolute in our mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond. When you join UVA Health, you will become part of a team of nationally recognized physicians, nurses, surgeons, and specialists known for their quality of care, positive outcomes, innovative treatments, technologies and research. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 17 bed unit providing care to children who's ages range from newborn to 18 years old. The PICU provides care for cardiac and medical illnesses, and the nurses providing care in the unit usually care for one or two patients depending on the severity of the patients' illness. Patient diagnoses include, but are not limited to, congenital cardiac defects, respiratory disease, trauma injuries, transplantation (liver, heart, kidney), neurosurgical, orthopedic, and general surgical interventions. Nurses routinely care for patients requiring vasoactive infusions, mechanical ventilation, intracranial and hemodynamic monitoring, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and ventricular assist devices (VAD). The interdisciplinary team, including the nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, physical/occupational therapist, and child life specialist, work closely with the patient and family to provide individualized care and support. Certified Nursing Assistants assist with caring for patients, including psychiatric and rehabilitative patients. They administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, trimming fingernails, bed-making, and assisting with ambulation. They perform direct and indirect patient care activities according to established policies and procedures, observe and report changes in patient conditions, and maintain a safe and clean environment. Work is assigned at the task level and performed under direct supervision. Don't wait, apply TODAY! $4,000 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates with a 12 month work commitment to UVA Health TIME TYPE: FULL TIME SHIFT: ROTATING * Measure and record vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration for each new patient on admission. * Document and report patient information clearly and concisely via electronic medical record. * Demonstrate a consistent level of performance irrespective of changes in workload. * Report observations regarding patient's welfare or condition to appropriate nurses and care providers. * Recognize emergency situations and report to appropriate staff. * 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 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 traveling The University of Virginia, including 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.