Resource Nurse - Telemetry/PCU $20, 000 sign-on bonus eligibility Schedule
- Monday - Friday 9 AM – 5:30
- PM
- 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 an RN Resources Nurse 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
- How you’ll contribute
- A
- RN
- Resources
- Nurse who excels in this role: Performs various duties to provide clinical quality nursing education, admissions, and throughput to assigned unit and to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning as illustrated by the following: Is the primary admission nurse for assigned unit (units) while on duty; high emphasis on medication reconciliation. Assigns/updates “bed ahead” in Teletracking system with the goal of expediting the admission process to the unit while on duty. Provides information regarding plan of care as necessary and completes white board upon patient admission. Works shift hours designated as highest admit times according to trended data. Makes rounds to see each patient daily and as needed provide feedback to unit manager regarding any findings that need leadership follow up collaboration. Collaborate with house supervisor throughout the shift regarding pending discharges and barriers to completion. Is responsible and instrumental for the clinical quality initiatives on assigned unit and collaborates with quality leader as needed. Ensures that nurse are aware of the services available to them; encourages nurses to participate in community activity programs and shared governance. Assesses clinical education needs of assigned staff and analyzes where an opportunity to develop individual nurses is necessary. Completes employee and patient incident report forms when necessary; completes follow-up investigation forms as needed. Provides clinical education validation documentation to employee files. Other duties assigned in relation to nursing clinical excellence of assigned unit. 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 will be responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to patients. This important role is responsible for “bed ahead” designation in teletracking system on assigned unit while on duty; provides clinical education to assigned staff and to coordinate admissions on assigned unit or units; for implementing specific procedures and evidence-based protocols or processes on assigned units. 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
- One-year previous
- PCU experience
- Hourly
- Range: $33.22 - $44.85 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
