Registered Nurse (RN) TelemetryProgressive Care
Danville, VA - USA
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Telemetry/PCU - Nights
$20 000 sign-on bonus eligibility
Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts
7P-7A
Job Location Type: In Person
Sovah Health 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 Registered Nurse (RN)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
6A Telemetry & Progressive Care Unit is a dynamic blended unit with 36 total beds:
- 24 Telemetry beds staffed at a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
- 12 Progressive Care beds staffed at a 1:4 ratio
Youll care for a diverse patient population including:
- Chest pain arrhythmias post-cardiac caths
- Post-pacemaker or ICD implants
- Respiratory distress renal failure pulmonary embolism
- Vascular interventions requiring high-risk anticoagulation
- Stable post-STEMI patients
- High-level oxygen support IV drips DKA
- Post-op and medical patients requiring enhanced monitoring
This fast-paced high-acuity environment offers exposure to a little bit of everything making it an excellent place to grow your skills or explore future specialization. Our blended-unit model fosters teamwork collaboration and a strong sense of shared purpose.
How youll contribute
A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:
- Performs plan of care interventions including medication administration specimen collection and clinical treatments.
- Documents patient care and monitors patient condition communicating with care team physician patient and family.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living including hygiene elimination nutrition and ambulation.
- Coordinates patient care across disciplines including transfers discharges referrals and support needs.
- Provides patient and family education appropriate to age culture and circumstances.
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
- 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 - Danvilleis a250-bed academic acute carehospitalthat has been offering exceptional care to theDanvillecommunityfor over120 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.
What were looking for
The right person who will provide direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Applicants should have a current RN VA or compact state license and possess an associates degree in nursing.
Additional requirements include:
- Bachelors degree preferred
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months
- Experience in clinical area preferred
Hourly Range - $31.49 - $42.51 per hour
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more