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Health Care Assistant (CNA), Neuro Acute Care, Full Time

University of Utah Health

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Research, Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Cardiac Monitoring, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Genetics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Higher Education, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Ischemia, Leadership, Medical Equipment, Medical Records, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Multilingual, Myocardial Infarction, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Demands, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills, Test Lab, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview






_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_






This position provides patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent will have direct contact with patients and their families as well as perform indirect patient care activities necessary to support patients within their environment. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.






Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.






Responsibilities






Essential Functions






+ Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills.



+ Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider.



+ Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities.



+ Assists with indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment, companion care, housekeeping, transporting of patients, and chaperoning the physician during patient examinations and procedures as needed.



+ Performs unit specific duties and additional clerical duties as needed which may include stocking and maintaining clerical and patient supplies.



+ Provides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.



+ Processes paper orders in the event of a downtime if working in the clerical role. Will enter "downtime occurrence order" and associated start and stop time in each patient record.



+ May process electronic requests to order medical treatments and tests. May retrieve patient test and lab results.



+ May schedule patient appointments.



+ May maintain patient records and activity boards on unit as needed.



+ May manage admits, discharges, and transfer functions per unit standard.



+ May observe the cardiac monitor and notify the nursing and medical staff of any abnormal heart rhythm variances which indicate heart ischemia or an acute myocardial infarction.



+ At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.






Knowledge / Skills / Abilities






+ Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.






+ Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.






+ Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.






+ Demonstrated customer service skills. Ability to work in a busy environment.






+ Demonstrated ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize hospital paging system as needed.






+ Ability to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations which require the incumbent to evaluate the crises and determine what the protocol is for each situation.






Qualifications






Required






+ For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbent has three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA certification.



+ Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.






Licenses Required






+ Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.






+ One of the following



+ Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah.



+ Completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program.






_* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._






Qualifications (Preferred)






Working Conditions and Physical Demands



_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._






+ This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.






Physical Requirements






Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking






Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed






_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_



EEO Statement






_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations._






_All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._






_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._






_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_






_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_






_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._






_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

Requisition Number _82708_
Reg/Temp _Regular_
Employment Type _Full-Time_
Shift _Rotating_
Work Schedule _Rotating_
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status _Clinical_
Location Name _University of Utah Hospital_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
_City_ _SALT LAKE CITY_
_State_ _UT_
Department _UUH IPC 21A NEURO ACUTE CARE_
Category _Nursing Support_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_

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