Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry/PCU

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

2d • $31 - $43

About The Position

Sovah Health - Danville is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its blended Telemetry and Progressive Care Unit. The 36-bed unit includes 24 telemetry beds staffed at a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio and 12 progressive care beds staffed at a 1:4 ratio. Nurses care for patients with conditions and needs including chest pain, arrhythmias, post-cardiac catheterization, post-pacemaker or ICD implants, respiratory distress, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, vascular interventions requiring high-risk anticoagulation, stable post-STEMI care, high-level oxygen support, IV drips, DKA, and post-operative and medical monitoring.

The role performs care-plan interventions such as medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments; documents care and monitors patients; communicates with the care team, physicians, patients, and families; assists patients with activities of daily living; coordinates care across disciplines; provides patient and family education; advocates for patients' physical and emotional well-being; and participates in performance improvement and continuing education. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including every other weekend.

Requirements

• Active Virginia single-state RN license or compact license; relocating nurses must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate's degree in nursing.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within six months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care, monitor patient condition, and communicate with the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provide patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree