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