Staff RN - Emergency Department- Full Time - Night Shift - Danville Virginia

Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville, Virginia
Posted On: 05/09/2024

Charge Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Nights (7p-7a)
$30,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Provides nursing leadership for assigned unit and shift ensuring smooth, efficient, and effective operations.
Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift .
Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
Responsible for the processes of assessment, reassessment, establishment of nursing diagnoses, formulation of the written plan of care, implementation of care, and evaluation of care.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Responsible for staff discipline while on duty; monitors staff members (work performance) output, offering solutions to improve performance.
Coordinates accurate calculation of patient acuity and workload (staffing) data and makes assignments accordingly.
Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
Remains visible in the department to physicians and staff members; sets priorities and insures completion of care for all assigned patients.
Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care; allocates resources to keep continuous flow of patient care.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

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.
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.
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
Registered Nurse from the Virginia Board of Nursing or compact state required
Previous one (1) year of experience in acute care hospital setting required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association OR Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification
(ENPC) Emergency Nurse Association required, or within six (6) months of hire
Trauma Nurse Certification Course (TNCC) Emergency Nurse Association preferred
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville.
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.
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