Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Assistant (PCT) - Staffing Resource Office (SRO) - (Full Time)

UVA Health System • Newcomb Hall, VA

113d • $15 - $23

About The Position

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. Captures and records patient data, such as vital signs, weights and measurement of intake and output. Reports changes in patient condition and abnormal findings in patient data promptly to the registered nurse. Assists patient with personal hygiene needs. Assists patient with ADLs, exercise and ambulation. Obtains, labels and forwards specimens for diagnostic testing. Documents all patient care activities. Assists professional healthcare staff with performing physical examinations and patient procedures. Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care. Observes for environmental factors affecting patient/staff safety on an ongoing basis. Reports any potential hazards immediately. Identifies patients prior to any intervention. Maintains safe transfer and patient positioning practices. Cleans equipment and performs safety checks as directed. Reports incidents involving patients, staff and/or visitors promptly to RN or supervisor using the institution's quality reporting process. Demonstrates knowledge of institution's fire/emergency/infection control programs. Performs administrative support functions. Completes medical record duties, including file maintenance and record keeping as directed. Completes supply stocking, inventory and ordering as directed. Performs additional duties as directed, including but not limited to scheduling diagnostic procedures, meeting and greeting patients, or delivering specific supplies and pharmaceuticals. Maintains necessary skills and competencies. Achieves and maintains competency in the use of equipment (i.e., lifting and moving patients). Identifies strengths and opportunities for professional development and goals for self-improvement. Completes annual mandatory training activities and regulatory in-service requirements within established timeframes. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required. Relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure: Certified Nursing Aide certification (CNA) through the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide education program or completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course as a student nurse.
• Passage of a nationally recognized and accredited PCT Certification exam.
• Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic.
• EMT certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Captures and records patient data, such as vital signs, weights and measurement of intake and output.
• Reports changes in patient condition and abnormal findings in patient data promptly to the registered nurse.
• Assists patient with personal hygiene needs.
• Assists patient with ADLs, exercise and ambulation.
• Obtains, labels and forwards specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Documents all patient care activities.
• Assists professional healthcare staff with performing physical examinations and patient procedures.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Observes for environmental factors affecting patient/staff safety on an ongoing basis.
• Reports any potential hazards immediately.
• Identifies patients prior to any intervention.
• Maintains safe transfer and patient positioning practices.
• Cleans equipment and performs safety checks as directed.
• Reports incidents involving patients, staff and/or visitors promptly to RN or supervisor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of institution's fire/emergency/infection control programs.
• Performs administrative support functions.
• Completes medical record duties, including file maintenance and record keeping as directed.
• Completes supply stocking, inventory and ordering as directed.
• Performs additional duties as directed.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED