Health Care Assistant (CNA), Huntsman Cancer Hospital OR

Job description

Overview

nAs 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

nThis 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.

nCorporate 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.

nResponsibilities

nEssential Functions

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

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

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

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nnAssists 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.

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

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nnProvides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.

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nnProcesses 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.

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

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nnMay schedule patient appointments.

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nnMay maintain patient records and activity boards on unit as needed.

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nnMay manage admits, discharges, and transfer functions per unit standard.

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nnMay 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.

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nnAt 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.

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n nKnowledge / Skills / Abilities

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

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nnAbility to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

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nnDemonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.

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nnDemonstrated customer service skills. Ability to work in a busy environment.

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

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nnAbility 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.

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n nQualifications

nRequired

nnnFor 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.

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

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n nLicenses Required

nnnCurrent 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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nnOne of the following

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nnCurrent certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah.

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

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

nQualifications (Preferred)

nWorking Conditions and Physical Demands

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

nnThis 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.

n nPhysical Requirements

nCarrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

nMulti-lingual Candidates Welcomed

nTo inquire about this posting, email:

nEEO Statement

nUniversity 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.

nAll 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.

nUniversity 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.

nTo request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at . 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:

nOnline reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

nThe 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 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 or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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

nRequisition Number 85972

nReg/Temp Regular

nEmployment Type Full-Time

nShift Variable

nWork Schedule Variable but no graves or weekends unless called in while on call

nClinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical

nLocation Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

nWorkplace Set Up On-site

nCity SALT LAKE CITY

nState UT

nDepartment HCH ANC 60O OR SURGICAL SVCS

nCategory Nursing Support

nWorkplace Set Up On-site

Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

Who can apply

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