The University of Virginia's Department of Student Health and Wellness is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). CNAs 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; andOther tasks as assigned.

The salary range for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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 offParental and Community Service LeaveHealth plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needsRetirement benefitsTuition and professional development benefits after the first yearEmployee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

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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

Standing, seeing patients and significant movement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply through the UVA job board, search for R0070625, and complete an application online. Internal applicants please search \"Find Jobs\" in Workday. Include the following documents:

A CV/resumeA cover letter

The position is open until filled and review of applications will begin in late March. Applications that do not contain all of the 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.

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 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.