Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA / PCT) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Full Time

Join Our Team at UVA Health

This is your moment to join the team at one of the nation's premier academic health systems and the #1 Children's Hospital in Virginia, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Our hospital is a nationally acclaimed pediatric academic center, offering advanced specialty and surgical care services for children and their families. We are seeking experienced nurses to join our Magnet-recognized Academic Medical Center, dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering innovation in healthcare.

Why Join Our Team?

Prestigious Academic Excellence : Work within UVA Health, a nationally acclaimed academic hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center.

Comprehensive Pediatric Services : ELSO Center of Excellence for ECMO

64-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

25-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

38-bed Acute / Intermediate Care Pediatric Unit

Pediatric Emergency Department

Benefits of Joining UVA Health : Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans. Opportunities for professional growth with a clinical career ladder and leadership roles. Additional perks such as sign-on bonuses, education support, and generous paid time off. Be part of a community dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming women's and children's healthcare.

Position Overview

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and / or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas. Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Minimum Requirements

Education : High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience : No experience required

Licensure : American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. Certified to practice as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia OR must meet one of the following criteria (required) :

• Successful completion of the UVa PCT Education Program OR Successful completion of another PCT Education Program that has been approved by NPDS.
• Documented proof of at least 1 year of recent (within past 2 years) experience in a similar PCT role from an outside institution. Candidate must successfully complete a written exam and must successfully demonstrate clinical skills during 6 month probationary period.
• Passage of a nationally recognized and accredited PCT Certification exam. (Example - National Healthcareer Association - C-PCT). Present Certificate as verification.
• Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Medical / Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic are exempt from the Certified Nurse Aide requirement.
• EMT or above certification. Candidate will complete the UVA PCT Course within 6 month probationary period.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

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.

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.