Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Neurology, Epilepsy & Stroke, 6 Central, Full Time
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
$4,000 Sign on bonus offered to qualified candidates with 12 month work commitment to UVA Health**
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 United States, Virginia, Charlottesville | |
| 1215 Lee Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 19, 2024 | |
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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.
Culture, vision, and innovation-these are just a few reasons why UVA Health is an employer of choice for healthcare professionals not only in Virginia, but throughout the healthcare industry. Led by the input, ideas, and insights from our team members, we are resolute in our mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond. When you join UVA Health, you will become part of a team of nationally recognized physicians, nurses, surgeons, and specialists known for their quality of care, positive outcomes, innovative treatments, technologies and research. 6 Central is a 26 bed neuroscience unit which includes a Continuous Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and the Stroke Units. On 6 Central, neuroscience nurses collaboratively work with other healthcare team members to organize, oversee and provide well-rounded evidence based care to patients with acute and/or chronic neurological conditions such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, epilepsy with continuous electrode epilepsy monitoring or intracranial depth electrode epilepsy monitoring, neurodegenerative diseases, neuromuscular diseases and various other neurological diagnoses. With specific Neuro Core Curriculum classes built in to the 6 Central RN Orientation, we strive to promote fundamental neuroscience nursing education that will be applied at the bedside. Despite having this specific population as the majority, 6 Central often welcomes a wide variety of other specialties (i.e. trauma surgery, GYN, Hematology/Oncology and General Medicine, etc.) that may need to board on our unit. Apply Today! **$4,000 Sign on bonus offered to qualified candidates with 12 month work commitment to UVA Health** TIME TYPE: FULL TIME SHIFT: ROTATING Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of Medical Center professionals in an inpatient or outpatient setting or in a patient's home.
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. 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 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 and affirmative action 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. | |