Certified Nursing Assistant at Sovah Health - Danville summary:
A Certified Nursing Assistant at Sovah Health Danville provides essential patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal care, and maintaining cleanliness in patient areas. The role requires strong critical thinking skills, flexibility in scheduling, and must be performed in a supportive, patient-focused environment.
Sovah Health Danville
May be eligible for a sign-on bonus : $5,000
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training
· And much more…
Position Summary:
Sovah Health in Danville, VA. is seeking a Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Day Shift Team (7a - 7p & EOW).
The CNA:
- Under the supervision of an RN, perform basic patient care activities.
- Monitors vital signs, blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating and ambulation.
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
- Assists patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bedpans.
- Assists patients with ambulation, including using walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
- Assists patients with feeding, when needed.
- Assists patient with fluid intake, measures, and records fluid intake and output as directed.
- Repositions patient, as appropriate.
- Checks diapers and underpads with each position change and ensures patient cleanliness; provides linen changes as needed.
- Utilizes proper patient identification system, i.e., two patient identifiers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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