Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics PRN

About the Role

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.

About Our Team

Our Pediatrics Department is a close-knit 6-bed unit with a favorable 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Our patients primarily include infants with hyperbilirubinemia, post‑op tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy cases, and low‑acuity respiratory conditions. During periods of low census, Pediatric RNs may also care for post‑op GYN and mother/baby patients—offering variety and expanded experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment, and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition and circumstances
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient protecting the patient's rights

Requirements

• Active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins
• Associate's degree in nursing required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required, or within six (6) months of hire

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in acute care hospital, preferred

Pay & Schedule

• PRN Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Hourly Range: $33.19 - $44.81

Benefits

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities