Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg
About the role
Your Experience Matters Sovah Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team: Acute care medical‑surgical unit, 24‑bed unit with a 1:6 nurse‑to‑patient ratio and 1:10 CA‑to‑nurse ratio. Serves a diverse patient population including medical, surgical, testing, and observation patients. Common comorbidities include diabetes, hypertension, stroke, renal, and psychiatric conditions. The unit promotes a strong team culture, improved nurse communication, and commitment to Sovah Health core values.
More About Sovah Health – Danville: A 250‑bed academic acute care hospital serving the Danville community for over 120 years. Recognized by the American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure), the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, and a member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.
Responsibilities
- Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
- Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
- Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients.
Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license (single‑state) or compact license; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
- Associate degree in nursing required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience in a clinical area preferred.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored options for part‑time and PRN employees.
- Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs).
- Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Pay
Hourly range: $33.31 – $44.97. Eligible for a $20,000 sign‑on bonus.
Schedule
Three 12‑hour