Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Job summary

Sovah Health - Danville is seeking a Pediatrics RN for PRN shifts. The role focuses on caring for infants and pediatric patients in a 6-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Active Virginia RN license or compact license is required, with an Associate degree in nursing. BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and PALS (or within 6 months) are expected; Bachelor's degree preferred. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license.
• Relocation requires update to PSOR before employment.
• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• PALS or completion within 6 months of hire.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Experience in acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of patient care in a setting that optimizes safety and reduces errors.
• Formulates an individualized plan of care and revises it as the patient responds to treatment.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to care team, provider, patient and family.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines including transfers, discharge, referrals and spiritual/psychosocial support.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education appropriate to age and culture.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient and protects patient rights.

Skills

Patient care

Plan of care

Communication

Care coordination

Advocacy

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics - PRN

Schedule: 12-hour shifts

Hourly Range: $33.19 - $44.81

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 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.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• 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.

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:

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have an 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.

Additional requirements include:

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

More about Sovah Health - Danville

Sovah Health - Danvilleis a250-bed academic acute carehospitalthat has been offering exceptional care to theDanvillecommunityfor over120 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.

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.