RN New Grad/Nurse Residency
Job Description
New Grad Registered Nurse (RN)
$20,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Your Experience Matters
Sovah Health - Danville is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. At Lifepoint Health, as a New Graduate RN, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you begin your nursing career. Our evidence-based Nurse Residency Program provides hands-on, structured support to help you transition from a new graduate to a confident, competent registered nurse.
You’ll be automatically enrolled in our comprehensive 12-month program, structured across three key phases: clinical competence, culture transition, and leadership development. Each phase is thoughtfully designed to guide your growth, strengthen your skills, and build confidence in delivering patient care.
You’ll benefit from:
- Paid participation throughout all phases of the program
- Flexible, self-paced learning through engaging modules and knowledge checks
- Dedicated one-on-one support from a trained preceptor to help you build clinical skills and transition to managing your own patient assignments
- Exposure to key topics such as patient safety, communication, healthcare business, and change management
- Completion of a Capstone project focused on evidence-based practice, with guidance and support every step of the way
More about our team:
At Sovah Health – Danville we have a supportive, team‑based environment focused on high‑acuity patient care and professional growth. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll join a dedicated team where your skills, compassion, and clinical expertise make a direct and meaningful impact every day.
How you’ll contribute
A New Graduate RN who excels in this role:
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered care by performing comprehensive assessments, identifying patient needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members to deliver safe, high-quality care.
- Exhibits adaptability and resilience while effectively managing time and prioritizing patient care in a fast-paced environment.
- Shows curiosity and a willingness to learn by asking questions, seeking feedback, and continuously building clinical knowledge and confidence.
What we’re looking for:
Passionate New Graduates who have a
- Degree from an accredited nursing school
- RN Licensure
- BCLS
Schedule:
3 12- hour shifts Days (7a-7p) Nights (7a-7P) every other weekend
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Sovah Health - Danville
Sovah Health – Danville is a 250-bed academic community hospital and the region’s only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Serving the community for more than 120 years, the hospital offers comprehensive surgical services, emergency care, home health & hospice, cardiac services, oncology services, and more.
Sovah Health – Danville is accredited by:
- American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure)
- American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
- 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.