RN Resource Nurse - ICU

Sovah Health - Danville; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 50,351 - 65,036; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Fitness programs and mental health services

Job summary

Sovah Health - Danville is looking for an RN Resource Nurse for the ICU. In this role, you will primarily focus on patient admissions, emphasizing medication reconciliation, alongside leading quality initiatives and educating nursing staff.

The position offers a schedule from Monday to Friday with competitive compensation of $36.55 to $47.21 per hour and eligibility for a $20,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Virginia or a compact state required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications needed.
• Experience in a clinical area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary admission nurse during shifts, focusing on medication reconciliation.
• Lead clinical quality initiatives on the unit.
• Collaborate with the house supervisor on pending discharges.

Skills

Medication reconciliation

Patient assessment

Clinical quality initiative leadership

Staff education and support

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Teletracking system

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

RN Resource Nurse – ICU

Location: In Person, Danville, VA. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:30PM. Compensation: $36.55 – $47.21 per hour, plus $20,000 sign‑on bonus eligibility.

About the Unit

A 36‑bed Telemetry & Progressive Care Unit, staffed with:

• 24 telemetry beds – 1:6 nurse‑to‑patient ratio
• 12 progressive care beds – 1:4 ratio

Patient population includes chest pain, arrhythmias, post‑cardiac cath, pacemaker/ICD implants, respiratory distress, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, vascular interventions, high‑risk anticoagulation, post‑STEMI, high‑level oxygen support, DKA, post‑op and medical patients requiring enhanced monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Primary admission nurse for the unit(s) during scheduled shifts, emphasizing medication reconciliation.
• Assign and update 'bed ahead' designation in the Teletracking system to expedite admissions.
• Communicate plan of care and complete the white board upon patient admission.
• Work shift hours designated for highest admit times based on trended data.
• Make rounds to assess each patient daily and provide feedback to unit manager on findings requiring leadership follow‑up.
• Collaborate with house supervisor on pending discharges and barriers to completion.
• Lead clinical quality initiatives on the unit and partner with the quality leader.
• Educate and support nurses, encouraging participation in community activity programs and shared governance.
• Identify clinical education needs of staff and develop individualized learning opportunities.
• Complete incident reports and follow‑up investigation forms as needed.
• Maintain clinical education validation documentation in employee files.
• Perform other duties related to nursing clinical excellence on the unit.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Virginia or a compact state (Virginia license minimum).
• Associate’s degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• Experience in a clinical area preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEO Statement

Sovah Health – Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.