Overview
Registered Nurse,RN–Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (6a)
Job Type:Full Time| Nights
$30,000 Sign-on BonusEligibility 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’renot just valued as an employee, but as a person. As aregistered nurse (RN)joining our team,you’reembracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking 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.
Howyou’llcontribute
You’llmake an impact byutilizingyour specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day andleverageyour skills and ourcutting-edgetechnology to directlyimpactpatient 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:
* $30,000 sign-on bonuseligibility for full-time, bedside RNs
* $4 Shift differential (2ndshift & 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, loanassistance, and 401(k) matching  
* Employeeassistanceprogram including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
* Professional development and growth opportunities
Department/Unit Summary
6A is a uniquedepartmentwith 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,arrhythmiaor blood pressure management with IV drips, diabetic ketoacidosis, post-operative patientsrequiringhigher level monitoring, and general medical patientsrequiringhigher level of monitoring. The blended unit concept isunique, andcreates a cohesive group of caregivers united behind a common goal. This high-paced environment isa great placeto 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 a250 bedhospitallocatedin Danville, VA, and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking 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.
EEOC Statement
“SOVAH Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SOVAH Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees andcomplies withall applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current VA (or Multi-state) RN license andpossessa nursing degree from an accredited nursing school (Bachelor’sdegree preferred).Additionalrequirements include:
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support
* Experience in clinical area preferred
* American Heart Association ACLS within6 monthsof hire
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *RN, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit*
**Location:** *Virginia-Danville*
**Requisition ID:** *7455-12031*
