Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med Surg
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Job Location:
Danville, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical/Surgical - Days
$15000 sign-on bonus eligibility
Schedule: 3 12 hour shifts
7A-7P
Job Location Type: In Person
Your experience matters
Sovah Health Danville is part of Lifepoint Health a nationally recognized healthcare network committed to making communities healthier. We prioritize your well-being so you can deliver exceptional care to every patient.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse youll join a dedicated team where your skills compassion and clinical expertise make a direct and meaningful impact every day.
More about our team
Acute care medicalsurgical unit
24bed unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
1:10 CA-to-nurse ratio
Diverse patient population including medical surgical testing and observation patients
Common comorbidities: diabetes hypertension stroke renal and psychiatric conditions
Strong team culture improved nurse communication and commitment to Sovah Health core values
How youll contribute
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Performs plan of care interventions including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
- Documents patient care provided.
- Assists RN with development of plan of care.
- Assists patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene elimination nutrition and ambulation.
- Monitors documents and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN physician patient and family.
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient 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 community hospital and the regions only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Serving the community for more than 120 years the hospital offers comprehensive surgical services emergency care home health & hospice cardiac services oncology services and more.
Sovah Health Danville is accredited by:
- American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure)
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
- Member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network
What were looking for
Applicants must have a degree/diploma from a practical nursing school
Additional requirements include:
- A current VA (or Multi-state) LPN license
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- Experience in clinical area preferred
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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 a ... View more
