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.
Here at our Medical Center, both our General Medicine and ICU units are looking for dedicated, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our units!
On the General Medicine, Our unit receives patients from the Emergency Department, Medical ICU, clinics, outside hospitals, or nursing facilities. We see a wide range of medical diagnoses, from diabetes, sickle cell crisis, COPD exacerbations, ESRD with pulmonary hypertension, wounds, drains, tubes and everything in between. We strive every day to deliver safe, competent, and effective care to our patients while providing a welcoming learning environment and growth opportunities for all our team members. As we evolve and grow, the team members of general medicine work collectively to strive for and support our mission of providing exceptional, patient-centered, quality care through compassion and teamwork.
The Medical ICU is a 28-bed adult ICU that provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care to critically ill patients. Our team cares for the adult patient who need critical care expertise and the critical care monitoring. We care for patients with a variety of illnesses and diseases that involve the lungs, liver, kidneys, and other unique viruses. Many patients have long-term chronic diseases and require the specialized care. Many of these illnesses are life-ending and the interdisciplinary team supports the patient and the family during this difficult time. We strive every day to deliver safe, competent, and effective care to our patients while providing a welcoming learning environment and growth opportunities for all our team members.
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. Don't wait, apply today!
**Sign on bonus will be offered to qualified candidates with 12 month work commitment to UVA Health (FOR FULL TIME & PART TIME APPLICANTS ONLY)**
TIME TYPE: Full Time (36 hrs. weekly), Part Time (24 hrs. weekly), WAGE
SHIFT: Days/Nights/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.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
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.