Health Care Assistant (CNA), Cardiovascular Med Surg, Full Time - University of Utah Health

Overview

SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!

Hospitals and Clinics is embarking on a new program to attract and retain qualified Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)

The program provides a signing bonus for new hired HCAs at a 0.50 FTE or greater

The first installment is paid out upon hire within the first 30 days

The second installment is paid out after nine (9) months of employment

In order to qualify: The applying HCA must be an external candidate

Must start position before September 30, 2025

If, at any time during the first nine (9) months of employment, an eligible HCA drops below a .50 FTE, all future bonuses are forfeited, regardless of whether or not they later return to an FTE above .50

If an eligible HCA terminates from the organization and is subsequently rehired, they must have been separated from the organization for a period of at least 3 months before becoming eligible once again for the program

_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, diversity, 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

+ 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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ 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

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

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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

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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, Non Indicated, 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 from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._ _Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans 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 and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

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

_71275_

Reg/Temp

_Regular_

Employment Type

_Full-Time_

Shift

_Night_

Work Schedule

_Saturday through Friday Nights_

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 25A CARD MED SURG UNIT_

Category

_Nursing Support_

Workplace Set Up

_On-site_