Registered Nurse/Wound Clinic PRN

Company: Sovah Health Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Job Description:

--SOVAH Health - Danville--Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. 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.Where We Are: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.Why Choose Us:

• 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 trainingAnd much more---Position Summary:Proficiency in verbal and written communication. --Ability to work in stressful environment. --Positive interpersonal skills are essential. --The professional must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time. --They must demonstrate the ability to coordinate multiple patient treatments in an efficient manner, meeting required time deadlines. They must work in a self directed manner and anticipate customer needs. --Interpret lab values, report to physician and assess/implement potential treatment charges. --Provide patient education about diagnosis and treatment. --The staff must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. --The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Conducts focused wound assessment. Uses wound dressings per formulary. Collects wound cultures per policy.Minimum EducationGraduate from a school of professional nursing.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.CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association is required.LicensesCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing or compact state.Minimum Work Experience2 years recent experience with Medical/surgical patients. Wound Care experience preferred.EEOC Statement: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.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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