Lifepoint Health·Danville, Virginia
Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration and clinical treatments, while monitoring and communicating patient conditions to the care team. Coordinate patient care across disciplines and provide essential education and advocacy for patients and their families.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room - Days $20,000 Sign-on bonus eligibility Schedule: 3–12-hour shifts (every other weekend) 7A-7P Job Location Type: In Person 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 Our growing community prompted a full renovation of the Emergency Department to better serve our patients and care teams.
Highlights include: 31-bed Emergency Department 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for acute patients Specially designed behavioral health safe rooms Care for patients across the lifespan with a wide range of medical emergencies Designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center How you’ll contribute A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role: Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
Evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.
In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
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 and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Sovah Danville Sovah Health - Danville is a 250-bed academic acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years.
We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure), American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer and Member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.
What we’re looking for The right person who will provide direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Applicants should have a current RN VA or compact state license and possess an associate’s degree in nursing.
Additional requirements include: Bachelor’s degree preferred American Heart Association Basic Life Support American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association OR Emergency Nurse Association (ENPC) within 6 months.
Trauma Nurse Certification Course (TNCC) Emergency Nurse Association, preferred) Experience in acute care hospital, preferred Hourly range - $33.19 - $44.81 per hour EEOC Statement Sovah Health – Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a current VA RN license or compact state license and AHA Basic Life Support certification. ACLS and PALS/ENPC certifications are required within six months, with a bachelor's degree and acute care experience preferred.
Market context
Emergency Services RN positions in Virginia are typically in steady demand because hospitals need licensed nurses who can respond quickly to high-acuity patients and shifting patient volume. This role is competitive for candidates who already hold a Virginia or compact RN license and BLS, since ACLS and PALS/ENPC are required soon after hire; the listed requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and plan how you will complete the post-hire certifications.
