Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry/PCU

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

2d • $31 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Sovah Health – Danville is seeking a Registered Nurse for its 6A Telemetry & Progressive Care Unit, a blended, 36-bed unit with 24 telemetry beds staffed at a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio and 12 progressive care beds staffed at a 1:4 ratio. The unit cares for patients with conditions and needs including chest pain, arrhythmias, post-cardiac catheterization, post-pacemaker or ICD implants, respiratory distress, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, high-risk anticoagulation, stable post-STEMI care, high-level oxygen support, IV drips, DKA, and post-operative and medical needs requiring enhanced monitoring. The fast-paced, high-acuity environment emphasizes teamwork and collaboration and offers exposure to a broad range of care.

The role is scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every other weekend required. The hourly range is $31.49–$42.51. The RN performs and documents patient care, monitors patient condition, communicates with patients, families, physicians, and the care team, coordinates care and transitions, educates and advocates for patients, and participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

Sovah Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a community-based healthcare network. Sovah Health – Danville is a 250-bed academic acute care hospital serving the Danville community.

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.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months.
• Three 12-hour day shifts, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with every other weekend.

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 and monitor patient condition, communicating 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple benefit options.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree