Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
LifePoint Hospitals
Danville, VA

RN, Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit

Registered Nurse, RN - Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (6a) Job Type: Full Time | Nights $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligibility for Full-Time, Bedside RNs Your experience matters At SOVAH Danville, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're 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. Connect with our RN recruiting specialist Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Ashley Miles by calling or texting (336)313-9365. How you'll contribute You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * $20,000 sign-on bonus eligibility for full-time, bedside RNs * $4 Shift differential (2nd shift & evenings), $1 shift differential (weekends) * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts * Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees * Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage * Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching * Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness * Professional development and growth opportunities Department/Unit Summary 6A is a unique department with 36 physical beds. 24 of those beds are Telemetry beds, staffed at a 1:6 nurse to patient ratio. We see patients with complaints of chest pain, arrhythmias, post-cardiac catheterization, post-pacemaker or ICD implants, respiratory distress, renal failure, surgical patients with significant cardiac histories, pulmonary embolism, and vascular interventions requiring high-risk anticoagulation management. The remaining 12 beds are Progressive Care, staffed at a 1:4 ratio. Those are patients post STEMI in stable condition, respiratory failure on high level oxygen, arrhythmia or blood pressure management with IV drips, diabetic ketoacidosis, post-operative patients requiring higher level monitoring, and general medical patients requiring higher level of monitoring. The blended unit concept is unique, and creates a cohesive group of caregivers united behind a common goal. This high-paced environment is a great place to start if one is interested in specializing in the future, because you are bound to see a little bit of everything! About our Health System SOVAH Danville is a 250 bed hospital located in Danville, VA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. Qualifications and requirements Applicants should have a current VA (or Multi-state) RN license and possess a nursing degree from an accredited nursing school (Bachelor's degree preferred). Additional requirements include: * American Heart Association Basic Life Support * Experience in clinical area preferred * American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months of hire EEOC Statement "SOVAH Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SOVAH Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran