Professional Nursing Assistant -PRN
Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary: Sovah Health is looking for the ideal
candidate who will provide direct patient care, technical support
and input in planning care through communication with the RN and
other patient care team members. Is effectively involved with
maintaining the standard of care for patients in assigned
unit/area. Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and
supervised by an RN, including obtaining and recording vital signs,
including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature as
directed. Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and
supervised by an RN, including obtaining and recording vital signs,
including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature as
directed. 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 insures patient cleanliness;
provides linen change as needed. Utilizes proper patient
identification system, ie two patient identifiers. Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come 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 Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Education High school
diploma or equivalent required. Must be enrolled in a professional
school of nursing program and completed their first semester
(Fundamentals of Nursing), or a graduate of a professional nursing
program who has not passed the NCLEX. Required Skills Requires
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 with the ability to work all shift patterns including
weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and nursing
coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville on all units.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
required 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
Keywords: Sovah Health - Danville, Winston-Salem , Professional Nursing Assistant -PRN, Healthcare , Danville, North Carolina
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