Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
382 Taylor Drive, Danville, VA 24541
At a glance
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in Danville, Virginia, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it may be open to considering qualified candidates. The institute’s focus on mental health care in a diverse urban environment could appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth and experience in the U.S. healthcare system.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 96
- RN Count
- 20
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Danville, VA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.8%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walk0.7%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home7.1%
- Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Smith Reynolds Airport
- Lake Country Regional Airport
- Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 74,427
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 2,224
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Virginia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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