Registered Nurse - SOVAH Pediatrics Clinic (201 S. Main Street, Suite 2100, Danville, VA 24541)

Position Summary: 

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. 

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. 

Documents patient care given. 

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. 

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. 

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. 

Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services. 

Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow and clinical standards, policies and procedures. 

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: 

Graduate of a school of nursing required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

Current RN license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact state required 

Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in area of practice required 

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. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) 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