Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Float Pool (Wage)

Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Medical Center Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

• 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.

• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

• Performs administrative support functions.

• Maintains necessary skills and competencies.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $15.37 - $23.82 Hourly

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

MINIMUM 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.

Range: $15.37 - $23.82

NURSE ASSISTANT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent. Must have completed a state-approved Nurse Aide education program or have completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course as a student nurse.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: Obtains Certification as Nurse Aide (CNA) in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 4 months of hire or is a student nurse who has successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Range: $15.00 - $20.34

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.

• Certified to practice as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia and must meet one of the following criteria (required):

(1) Successful completion of the UVa PCT Education Program OR Successful completion of another PCT Education Program that has been approved by NPDS.

(2) Documented proof of at least 1 year of recent (within past 2 years) experience in a similar PCT role from an outside institution. Candidate must successfully complete a written exam and must successfully demonstrate clinical skills during 6 month probationary period.

(3) Passage of a nationally recognized and accredited PCT Certification exam. (Example - National Healthcareer Association - C-PCT). Present Certificate as verification.

• OR must meet one of the following criteria (required):

(1) Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic are exempt from the Certified Nurse Aide requirement.

(2) EMT or above certification.  Candidate will complete the UVA PCT Course within 6-month probationary period.

(3) Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Range: $15.37 -$23.82

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only).  Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs and > 100lbs (Home Health Aide only).   May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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