Certified Nursing Assistant
: Job Details :

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:

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider required.
• Registration on the Virginia Board of Nursing Aide Registry is required.
• May have a CNA license in another state but must obtain a CNA Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills: