Certified Nursing Assistant - Day Shift
Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
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 the use of
walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.Assists patients with
feeding, when needed.Assists patient with fluid intake, as
directed, measures and records fluid intake and output.Repositions
patient, as appropriate.Checks diapers/under pads with each
position change and ensures patient cleanliness; provides linen
change as needed.Utilizes proper patient identification system,
i.e., two patient identifiers.Minimum Qualifications:Required
SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action.Requires
flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns
including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and
appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health
Danville on all units.Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or
equivalent required -CertificationsAmerican Heart Association
HeartSaver CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
required.LicenseRegistration on the Virginia Board of Nursing Aide
Registry required. - - - -May have CNA license in another state but
must obtain a CNA Certification by the Virginia Board of Nursing
within 30 days of hire.Minimum Work ExperienceOne (1) year as a
CNA, Respiratory Care Assistant, Rehab Tech, Certified Medical
Assistant, EKG Tech, EMT, Phlebotomist, or equivalent clinical
experience preferred. -EEOC Statement:SOVAH Health - Danville is
committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
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