Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry

Lifepoint Health®; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sovah Health - Danville, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Telemetry/Progressive Care unit. The role supports a high-acuity blended unit with a 1:6 telemetry and 1:4 progressive care bed ratios.

A current RN license and an associate degree are required; a Bachelor’s is preferred. The position offers 3 - 12-hour day shifts (7A-7P), every other weekend, in-person work with a competitive hourly range and eligibility for a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Current RN VA or compact state license.
• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months.
• Clinical area experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor condition with the care team and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and hygiene.
• Coordinate patient care across transfers, discharges, and referrals.
• Provide patient and family education tied to age and culture.

Skills

Telemetry

Progressive Care

RN License

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

$20, 000 sign-on bonus eligibility

Registered Nurse - Telemetry/PCU - Days

$20, 000 sign-on bonus eligibility

Schedule

3 - 12-hour shifts, every other weekend

7A-7P

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

You'll 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 You'll 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 Care. In 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 - Danville is a 250-bed academic acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 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 We're 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 associate's degree in nursing.

Additional Requirements Include

• Bachelor's 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.

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 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.