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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. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.

Where We Are:

In Martinsville, explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filled time!

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 is looking for the ideal candidate who willprovide 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.

· 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, i.e. two patient identifiers.

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 including clinicals). Graduate of a professional nursing program can work as PNA for 180 days from date of first attempt at 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 - Martinsville 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.

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Job: *Nursing/Medical Assistant

Organization: *Sovah Health - Martinsville

Title: Professional Nursing Assit - Med Surg PRN

Location: Virginia-Martinsville

Requisition ID: 7455-12843