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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Float Pool (Full-Time Days)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
$4,000
vision insurance, paid time off
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2025
UVA Health is a national leader in patient support care. Join our team of compassionate care providers at UVA Health who provide patient care and administrative functions in different areas and specialties. Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of Medical Center professionals in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Sign on Bonus up to $4,000 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 with-in established timeframes. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. 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 astudent 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. Candidates must meetONEof the following required criteria to meet eligibility: Certified to practice as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia Passage of a nationally recognized and accredited PCT Certification exam. (Example - National Healthcareer Association - C-PCT) Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic EMT certification Graduate of an accredited nursing program Range: $15.37 -$23.82 PHYSICAL DEMANDS* Job requires frequent bending and stooping; proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. Position Compensation Range: $15.37 - $23.82 Hourly 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 UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.