Licensed Practical Nurse Preadmission Testing - PRN

Licensed Practical Nurse – PAT - PRN

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hourly Range: $22.20 - $29.97  

Your experience matters

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.

More about our team

This role provides important pre-surgical patient care by contacting patients, seeing them in our PAT Clinic prior to surgery, and ensuring they are well prepared for their day of surgery. The role is not physically strenuous, requiring mostly computerized data entry, phone use, in-person meetings with patients. 

There is no call requirement and no weekend work requirement, creating enhanced work-life balance. 

How you’ll 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

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for 

Applicants must have an active Virginia LPN license (single-state) or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.  Graduate of a practical school of nursing required. 

Additional requirements include:

• AHA BLS certification required.

More about Sovah Danville

Sovah Health - Danville is a 250-bed academic acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure), American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer and Member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

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.