Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Med Surg

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical/Surgical - Days

$15,000 sign-on bonus eligibility

3 - 12 hour shifts 7A-7P

In Person

Sovah Danville 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.

5A is an acute care medical surgical unit. On a typical day, 5A has 24 patients with a 1:6 nurse/patient ratio and 1:10 CA/nurse ratio.

We serve the general population of hospitalized patients with a variety of conditions. The conditions include illnesses, surgery, testing and observation patients. We take care of patients with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, stroke, renal and psychiatric issues.

While caring for our patients is the focus, 5A boasts a strong team environment, improved nurse communication and commitment to SOVAH Health's core values.

• 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.

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.

• Sovah Health - Danville ("Danville") is a 250-bed academic community hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. The second largest employer in the City of Danville, the facility has served the community and region for more than 120 years and was formerly known as The Memorial Hospital and Danville Regional Medical Center.
• Danville has comprehensive surgical services, 24-hour emergency services, a home health & hospice agency, an advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, a one-day surgery center, and medical & radiation oncology services.
• The hospital is accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer and is a member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

Applicants must have a degree/diploma from a practical nursing school.

• A current VA (or Multi-state) LPN license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Experience in clinical area preferred

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.