Health Care Assistant (CNA), Med ICU

Position Overview

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through outstanding patient care, research, and education. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse by assisting with feeding, grooming, ambulating, toileting, and other essential activities. You will support patients and their families in a 24/7 clinical setting at a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma Center that values compassion, collaboration, integrity, and excellence. This position requires working rotating schedules that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing, and other unit-specific technical skills.
• Reinforce and assist in educating patients and their significant others as directed by the professional care provider.
• Collect, report, and document data related to direct patient care activities.
• Support indirect patient care by maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe environment, including housekeeping, patient transportation, and companion care.
• Perform unit-specific and additional clerical duties such as stocking supplies and processing paper or electronic orders during downtime.
• Monitor patient conditions, including observing cardiac monitor readings and promptly notifying staff of any abnormalities.
• Provide clear communication with hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.

Required Qualifications

• For candidates enrolled in a nursing program: obtain an RN license within three months; if not, immediately secure a current CNA certification thereafter.
• For those with an RN license: maintain a current CNA certification if employed for longer than three months.
• Licenses Required: Obtain a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire.
• Must have one of the following: current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah or completion of the first round of clinical training with ongoing enrollment in an approved nursing education program.
• Additional license requirements may apply as determined by the hiring department.