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Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA/PCT)- Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

University of Virginia

#CNA #Administrative Support #Patient Care #Clinical Skills #CCU #Trauma Center #Certified Nurse Assistant #Outpatient Setting #PCT

Quick overview

The role involves performing various patient care and administrative support functions under healthcare provider supervision, assisting patients with personal care for optimal recovery. This includes executing basic nursing skills delegated by an RN to promote health and maintaining a safe environment.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or Equivalent is required, with no prior experience necessary, though specific certifications or educational pathways must be met, such as holding a Virginia Nurse Aide certification or meeting alternative criteria like completing a PCT program or holding an EMT certification. Candidates must pass a written exam and demonstrate clinical skills during a probationary period.

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Job description

Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (physician, APP or RN designee) 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.
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 OR 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.
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 The starting base rate for this role is $16.37 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA/PCT)- Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

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