Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Minimum EducationGraduate of a Program in Professional Nursing required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including week-ends and holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville.
Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.
Licenses:Registered Nurse from the Virginia Board of Nursing or compact State required