Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

2d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN. Duties include obtaining and recording vital signs as directed and assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living. The role also supports patient mobility, feeding, fluid intake, repositioning, cleanliness, and patient identification, while helping keep patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly. The CNA reports abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.

This is a full-time, in-person position at SOVAH Health - Danville in Danville, Virginia, with various shifts. Flexibility is required to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care and appropriate nursing coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR or BLS Provider certification.
• Registration on the Virginia Board of Nursing Aide Registry.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Flexibility to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a CNA, Respiratory Care Assistant, Rehab Tech, Certified Medical Assistant, EKG Tech, EMT, Phlebotomist, or equivalent clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN.
• Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature, as directed.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Assist patients in using toilet facilities, including bedpans.
• Assist patients with ambulation, including use of walkers and wheelchairs when applicable.
• Assist patients with feeding when needed.
• Assist with fluid intake as directed, and measure and record fluid intake and output.
• Reposition patients as appropriate.
• Check diapers and underpads with each position change, ensure patient cleanliness, and provide linen changes as needed.
• Use a proper patient identification system, such as two patient identifiers.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED