Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology at Sovah Health - Danville

Sovah Health is looking for the ideal candidate who will provide primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

·         Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.

·         Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

·         Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.

·         Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

·         Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

·         Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.

·         Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.

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 training

·         And much more…

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

Master's in Nursing or Nurse Practitioner program required.

Required Skills

Requires 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 on all units.

Certifications:

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Licenses:

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or compact state and licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Nurse Practitioner required.

Current national certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center or other credentialing center recognized by the board (See Regulations governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners published by the Virginia Board of Nursing/Virginia Board of Medicine) required

Current Authorization to Prescribe by the State of Virginia required

Current Controlled Substance Registration required

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.