Certified Nurse Assistant; CNA - Neuro Intermediate Care Unit; NIMU

Overview

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We are driven by input, ideas, and insights from our team members 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 quality of care, positive outcomes, innovative treatments, technologies, and research.

6 North is a 12-bed unit utilizing critical care and neuroscience principles at the Intermediate level. Common patient populations include patients transferring from the Neuro ICU. This unit cares for patients who have experienced neuro trauma, subarachnoid, intraventricular or intracerebral hemorrhage; ENT patients with cancer who have had tumor resection and flap reconstruction; post-operative spine patients; and a wide range of neurological problems.

The unit receives direct admissions and transfers from the acute care units for closer monitoring. The NIMU nurse uses physical assessment skills, monitors ICPs, and treats BP with IV medications. Patients who require mechanical ventilation or pressors for support are transferred to the ICU. The NIMU nurse is supported by a MET team (medical emergency Team), BERT (behavioral response Team), Nurse practitioners 7 days a week during the day and house staff at night.

Time Type:
Full Time

Shift: Nights

• 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.

• 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 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.

Job Profile
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Career Stream and Level
Clinical Technician-T2

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