Temporary Certified Nursing Assistant

State of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

98d

About The Position

The University of Virginia is seeking Temporary Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Certified Nursing Assistants assist with caring for patients. They prepare patients for appointments by obtaining vital signs and entering into EMR, maintain clinic flow, assist staff with procedures, ensure patient safety, maintain infection-control standards, prepare patients for discharge/home care, and maintain unit supplies and equipment. Under the direction of the LPN and Team Leader in the respective module, 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 Clinic Manager.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and one year of experience providing hands-on healthcare to patients in a medical setting is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification/licensure and an eligibility to practice in the State of Virginia is required.
• CPR certification is also required, while current BLS certification preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed some college coursework.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of EKG and ear irrigation procedures.
• Processing of sterile supplies.
• Collecting and handling lab specimens.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees